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Serendipity. · 26-01-2011, 12:06 AM

You're not alone in this, I think it's pretty common. When I get really anxious I will find myself hitting, scratching, whatever. PastExpiration had some really good suggestions. Having something to hold definitely helps. I have a shiny heart shaped stone thing, and no-one really notices / cares if I'm fiddling with it.

Also if you have an MP3 player or something then listening to music will help or you could put some guided relaxation / meditation things on it so you can do that on the bus or wherever you are. It sounds silly but I find that repeating stuff to myself helps.. generally it is just my personal details (name, age, address, phone number, etc). I know that sounds really stupid but it helps, it gives me something to focus on and keeps me 'grounded'.

If you have a quick look online there are loads of ideas to help with anxiety, also there will be self help books about it in your local library. There are also online self-help courses that work alone CBT lines that are aimed at anxiety although I know it can be hard to find the motivation to do them.

Definitely talk to your psych but also don't rule out self-help things that you can do yourself and which might very well be more helpful in the long run.

Take care :)

26-01-2011, 12:06 AM	#7
Serendipity. fabulous. Join Date: Nov 2010	You're not alone in this, I think it's pretty common. When I get really anxious I will find myself hitting, scratching, whatever. PastExpiration had some really good suggestions. Having something to hold definitely helps. I have a shiny heart shaped stone thing, and no-one really notices / cares if I'm fiddling with it. Also if you have an MP3 player or something then listening to music will help or you could put some guided relaxation / meditation things on it so you can do that on the bus or wherever you are. It sounds silly but I find that repeating stuff to myself helps.. generally it is just my personal details (name, age, address, phone number, etc). I know that sounds really stupid but it helps, it gives me something to focus on and keeps me 'grounded'. If you have a quick look online there are loads of ideas to help with anxiety, also there will be self help books about it in your local library. There are also online self-help courses that work alone CBT lines that are aimed at anxiety although I know it can be hard to find the motivation to do them. Definitely talk to your psych but also don't rule out self-help things that you can do yourself and which might very well be more helpful in the long run. Take care :)
Serendipity. fabulous. Join Date: Nov 2010	"I know you're sad, so I won't tell you to have a good day. Instead, I advise you to simply have a day. Stay alive, feed yourself well, wear comfortable clothes, and don't give up on yourself just yet. It'll get better. Until then, have a day."