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William
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on: March 4, 2015, 04:02
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I'm curious to see what other people on the site are doing on a regular basis right now to help with their anxiety. I know that there are a lot of coping skills we have when things get rough but I want to know what habits you all are creating to help lesson your anxiety in the long run.

Water--I'm starting small. I heard Paul talk about the importance of staying hydrated in one of the podcasts. Because of that, I downloaded a water tracking app that allows me to make sure I get 64 oz of water per day. I've been doing this for 4 days now and I must say I'm feeling better than I did four days ago (I know there are many factors involved but I really think this has helped).

I'm also lifting weights for about 15 minutes 3 times a week.

I plan to keep going with the water thing for two weeks and then to start looking at how much magnesium I'm getting.

Anyway, I'd love to hear what you all are doing.

Tracy
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on: April 24, 2015, 00:02
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I walk two miles every day except Tuesday when I do yoga. Exercise works really well for me, but I need to do it consistently. If I slack off for a few weeks, I feel it!
Choco
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on: May 12, 2015, 23:16
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I love having exercise for stress relief, too. My favorite is walking and jogging, but if I really feel I need to move my body, I dance.

At the same time, I meditate for 10-15 minutes on a daily basis. Sometimes my thoughts are racing in my mind, but I just let them be and try to meditate again some time later.

William
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on: May 13, 2015, 15:27
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I recently started meditating with this app called Headspace. It does cost money but there is a free 10 day trail. It's one of the best guided meditations that I've come across.

Hilary
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on: May 15, 2015, 19:19
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I drink water all day, take walks, do a calming yoga routine, meditate, do deep breathing and progressive muscle relaxation, go outside when it's sunny, draw, watch something really funny on TV or youtube that makes me laugh...
William
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on: May 18, 2015, 03:23
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Nice, have you ever tried laughter yoga? I got to once. It was strange and interesting but mostly fun.

Michael
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Post Re: Current Anxiety Resilience Plans
on: August 22, 2015, 22:00
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Getting ready to do Tai Chi Classes and I have also been doing acupuncture.

William
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Post Re: Current Anxiety Resilience Plans
on: September 17, 2015, 02:21
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I love Tai Chi! I have only done it by watching Youtube videos. That's sounds awesome.

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on: May 23, 2016, 16:03
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I take magnesium every night, Fish oil supplements and drink tea throughout the day. I mostly like chamomile and green tea. When I don't drink tea, I drink water. The tea and water help me through the day while at work but what makes me feel that release is cycling, walking or yoga. My goal is to cycle 20 miles a week. I try this my cycling 5 miles a day or close to it. I will walk 2 miles when I don't bike. This is really a good release. At work, I use a standing desk where I can do things like bounce on my heels, rock back and forth and side to side. I take my sit down breaks when I am writing things down or on the phone. There is more I do but I will start with this.

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Post Re: Current Anxiety Resilience Plans
on: June 9, 2016, 17:24
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Hello Everyone,

I hope that you are doing well. Recently, I have tried a new strategy in regards to my anxiety. As simple as it sounds its worked for me. Focus your attention on other aspects of your life. It can be a hobby, work, family or a trip. The key thing here is to keep moving as much as possible. When you need to be still, concentrate on the task at hand. This is not easy and the more you do this, the sooner you will see things differently. Your body will begin to relax more often until your days are mostly relaxed. I have tried this for the past month and I feel much better. The times I do fall back into anxiety, I can see almost a meter in my head with a needle fluctuating left to right as the degree of intensity increases or decreases. It is much easier to just notice the symptoms. They don't stay around too long. If you just sit with your anxiety, it will soon leave. I had a hard time handling the "just sit with it and observe it without judgment or attachment. I don't like how I feel on some days and I remind myself that this will pass as before. I hope this helps.

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