I have anxiety and I think it’s getting worse…
I’m pretty jumpy and worried most of the time.
I’ve also started to sweat a lot..
But recently it gets so bad I experience muscle twitches, tension headaches, upset stomach, trembles, panic attacks, and shortness of breath.
I also occasionally get really bad migraines and I’m starting to wonder if they’re caused by my anxiety.
My question is, how can I fix it? Are there ways of curing anxiety without professional help? Exercises I could do…?
I really really do not want to be reliant on some pill…
Really any suggestions would help.
I’m currently worried about the following:
> I’m leaving my boyfriend for 3 months to work in another city.
> I’m worried about college admissions, my portfolio evaluation, the admission tests…
> I have no back-up if I don’t get into the college I’m applying for.
> I’m worried about finances after my 3 month work period (once I’m laid off).
> I’m worried if I get into college I won’t be good enough.
Please don’t tell me to wait it out, I’d rather not suffer for 3 months.
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Are you worrying about anything? Pressured? In a relationship? Need more detail, theres most likely a cause.
If you’re looking to work through anxiety without professional help, i’d recommend you look up The Feeling Good Handbook, by Dr. David Burns. It uses a form of psychiatry called Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. I went to counseling for anxiety and depression, and it’s what my psychiatrist had me do–no medication of any kind. I finished this past summer, and so far the results have been great. Good luck, and feel better =)