Live with Anxiety

Living with anxiety can be hard, but with a few adjustments to your daily routine, it can become easier.

Steps

 * 1) Talk to your doctor. Your doctor might be able to prescribe or recommend some form of treatment, and will most likely be able to refer you to other experts who may be able to help you. Speaking to a professional should also help you gather information about anxiety and increase understanding of the many factors behind anxiety.
 * 2) Examine the root of your anxiety. Ask yourself: Have you suffered through a traumatic event or been diagnosed with PTSD? Do you have specific fears? If so, can you trace these fears back to a specific time or event? Once you have begun to understand some of the personal factors behind your anxiety, think of solutions or situations that might help you overcome a specific fear.
 * 3) Speak with others. Whether a friend, psychiatrist, counselor, or family member, speaking is key. While many may fear psychiatric care, speaking to an experienced, professional outside source is often far more helpful than one may expect. If you are not ready for such an action, speak with friends and family members about your anxiety. Keeping your anxiety to yourself can cause serious psychological self-harm.
 * 4) Find a way to relax. Meditation, yoga, hiking, and many other activities can help you relieve stress and anxiety. Finding a way to relax might help you move past your anxiety, or may relieve its symptoms and effects.