If your fears aren't going away, you can ask your GP for help. If you would like to find out more about this appointment-based service, you can visit the Living Life website or phone 08 (Mon to Fri, 1pm to 9pm). You could also try a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy approach over the telephone, with a service such as NHS L iving L ife. If you can't talk to a partner, friend or family member, call a helpline such as Breathing Space on 0800 83 85 87 or Samaritans on 116 123. Sharing fears takes away a lot of their scariness. Let the positive feelings soothe you until you feel more relaxed. It could be a picture of you walking on a beautiful beach, or snuggled up in bed with the cat next to you, or a happy memory from childhood. Take a moment to close your eyes and imagine a place of safety and calm.
Bad days and setbacks will always happen, and it's important to remember that life is messy.
FIGHT YOUR FEAR AND WIN FULL
Life is full of stresses, yet many of us feel that our lives must be perfect. Ask yourself what you would say to a friend who had a similar fear. For example, if you're scared of getting trapped in a lift and suffocating, ask yourself if you have ever heard of this happening to someone. It sometimes helps to challenge fearful thoughts. The fear will run away the more you chase it. Then try to think yourself into having a heart attack. Try imagining the worst thing that can happen – perhaps it's panicking and having a heart attack. If you panic one day getting into a lift, for example, it's best to get back into a lift the next day. Whatever your fear, if you face it, it should start to fade. Face your fearsĪvoiding fears only makes them scarier. Try this breathing technique for stress 3. The goal is to help the mind get used to coping with panic, which takes the fear of fear away. Place the palm of your hand on your stomach and breathe slowly and deeply. Stay where you are and simply feel the panic without trying to distract yourself. If you start to get a faster heartbeat or sweating palms, the best thing is not to fight it. The first thing to do is take time out so you can physically calm down.ĭistract yourself from the worry for 15 minutes by walking around the block, making a cup of tea or having a bath.
It's impossible to think clearly when you're flooded with fear or anxiety. If you have been diagnosed with an anxiety-related condition, see our page on generalised anxiety disorder. These tips are for people who are coping with everyday fears. Whatever it is that scares you, here are 10 ways to help you cope with your day-to-day fears and anxieties.
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