Everybody will experience stressful situations of varying levels at some point in their lives. We can feel anxious because we don't feel like we're in control of events. We can become dissatisfied with our circumstances in life. We can be wracked with worry about things turning from bad to worse and dealing with uncertainty can be very hard. Here's how to manage stress and anxiety with 3 proven, effective methods.
The fact is that anxiety is a normal feeling for millions of people indeed, it's a normal sign of being human.
Sadly, anxiety can dominate the lives of many sufferers. It erodes their self-confidence, harms their relationships, causes problems at work and effects their health. They are hounded every day by a constant inner voice saying that that things are not right and that they will probably get worse.
What may have initially a short episode of anxiety that ebbs and flows and shows up in minor non-debilitating ways becomes something more.
At this point, anxiety can become as serious problem. A sufferer can feel totally out of control, and absolutely terrified of what life holds for them.
Panic attacks are common, and irrational behavior, both at home and in the workplace just pour more fuel onto the fire.
For these suffers, many of whom have endured months or even years of suffering in silence, help is needed and available.
More often than not, this will be through the help of a cognitive therapist. They will be someone who can listen to the sufferer and help them to develop new perspectives and to normalize and re-introduce control over events. They can also suggest solutions to problems by offering different, positive outcomes and possibilities.
Close friends or family members who can lend support are also invaluable. People who suffer from anxiety can feel an urge to isolate themselves so having people who they can trust and who can lend support will help prevent this.
A visit to your family health practitioner is also a good idea and medication may well prove to be helpful - along with cognitive therapy - to help the suffer find lasting relief.
Anxiety is not an untreatable condition and the good news is that help and support is available to help sufferers experience a sense of freedom and relief from what otherwise may be a predominant way of being.
