Anxious about Anxiety - Here's help on how to stay calm

Fear and anxiety are an unavoidable part of life. Here's how to recognize the differences between normal anxiety and anxiety disorders (courtesy of the Anxiety Disorders Ass. of America)

Normal Anxiety
Occasional worry about circumstancial events that may leave you upset such as financial worries, family problems, or traffic jams.

Anxiety Disorder
Constant chronic and unsubstantial worry that causes significant distress, disturbs your social life and interferes with work.

Normal Anxiety
Embarassment or self-consciousness in the face of uncomfortable social situations

Anxiety Disorder
Avoidance of common social situations, for fear of being judged, embarassed or humilated

Normal Anxiety
Random case of 'nerves' or jitters, dizziness, and/or sweating over an important event like an exam, job interview, or oral presentation

Anxiety Disorder
Repeated random panic attacks or persistent worry, anticipation of another panic attack or feelings of terror or impending doom.

If you can relate to any of the anxiety disorder symptoms you may want to talk to someone who is professionally qualified to help

For normal anxiety , the following strategies will also help you to stay calm.

Exercise - Eat a balanced diet with fresh fruits and vegetables - limit alcohol and stimulant use - Get involved in your community - Do your best instead of trying to be perfect - Take a time out, deep belly breathing - Put things in perspective - Talk to someone - Find out what triggers your anxiety - and

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Anna Christine Doehring
www.energyallaround.com