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Understanding The Cycle Of Anxiety

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Hannah Castillo
Mental Health Counselor, Life Coach
Some anxiety is a part of life. There is no way to avoid it completely. Understanding the cycle of anxiety can help you recognize how our basic responses to anxiety can sometimes contribute to an increase in overall anxiety. Using strategies like mindfulness and deep breathing may help you to confront stressful situations head-on. This can help to break the cycle of anxiety.
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Justin
Idk
Do you go in depth with anxiety? I’ve had it most of my life still trying to manage it along with prescriptions from my doctor.
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Suzanne
Anxiety - short term vs long-term
I learned that avoiding a situation that triggered anxiety may make today more comfortable, but can start a cycle for anxiety to create unhealthy repeated levels of stress in future. Short term gain vs long term pain is not a solution. Procrastination is part of this self-defeating habit. For example, if you fell and took painkiller everyday for a month and avoided going to a doctor, you might still have a broken bone that can’t heal. Once you commit to getting a real diagnosis, that bone will be stronger than before.
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Elle
Get out of your head
7/10 anxiety before listening. I'm now feeling it come down to a 5.
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Jessica
Years of Avoidance
I have noticed that my anxiety as teen @ 5/10 has progressed to a 10/10 @ age 42 in almost all situations that I’m not completely by myself. I’ve also spent my entire life avoiding situations that made my anxiety spike. Today I learned that those escapes have not only set extreme limits to who I am & my relationships but could be the very reason I now become paralyzed with fear in the same type situations. Right now by myself in my bedroom I have a whole workable plan as to how to stop this cycle but without a doubt when it comes time to execute I will chose what has always been safe. How do I take an actual real step toward relief?
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Jo
Avoidance!!
Holy crap! I’ve done this my entire life and I’m now battling agoraphobia due to extreme anxiety. The store is a huge trigger because I don’t like crowds. I always sit in the car or don’t go and give the hubs a list. I’m going to try to start with the Store and stop avoiding it! 😁
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Karen
Anxiety
It is not necessary to avoid what I believe will trigger anxiety. Do it. You can get through it
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Dorothy
Stress
I learned that even though a situation can be anxiety related it can still be manageable
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Patrick
Anxiety
I learned from this meditation it’s best not to avoid a stressful situation, although it’s uncomfortable accept it, feel it and in time it will pass.
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Mario
The impacts of my thoughts
I feel grateful for taking time out for myself. It’s ok being there for others. But I have done a better job of understanding this practice to become a better me!
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