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Stress Busters
Whether you have normal anxiety or an anxiety disorder, these strategies
will help you cope:
- Exercise.
Physical activity helps your body and mind. Go to the gym. Take
a jog. Go for a walk. Do yoga. Play Frisbee. Just get moving!
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Eat a balanced diet. Don't skip meals. Try to eat from
all of the food groups, and try to stay away from caffeine (minimize
soda or coffee). Caffeine can trigger anxiety and panic attacks.
- Limit
alcohol and stay away from illegal drugs.
Alcohol and drugs aggravate anxiety and can also cause panic attacks.
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Get involved. Being active in the community creates a support
network and gives you a break from your everyday stress.
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Do your BEST instead of trying to be PERFECT. We all know
perfection isn't possible, so be proud of however close you get.
- Take
a time out. Take a deep breath and count to 10. Stepping back
from the problem lets you clear your head. Do yoga. Meditate.
Get a massage. Learn relaxation techniques. Listen to music.
- Put
things in perspective. Think about your situation. Ask yourself
whether it's really as bad as you think it is or if you could
be blowing it out of proportion.
- Talk
to someone. Don't let things bottle up to the verge of explosion.
Reach out to your roommate, boyfriend, girlfriend or counselor
if you're feeling low.
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Find out what triggers your anxiety. Take notes or write
in a journal when you're feeling anxious or stressed, and then
look for patterns.
For
more information about stress relief and anxiety disorders, visit
www.gotanxiety.org.
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