I think those of us who are prone to anxiety get a little overwhelmed at times. I know I do. I will be rocking along quite smoothly and then that old anxiety decides to flirt with me a bit. It can kind of sneak up on me but at other times all of a sudden I feel fearful or overly emotional or just kind of down.

Symptoms of anxiety can manifest in a variety of ways: excess worrying, feeling bad about yourself, feeling scared, feeling “heavy”emotions, panic attacks, or feeling just a little uneasy.

What can you do when you feel anxiety coming on?

1. Reach out for support. Sometimes it is hard to reach out. I find it really helpful to talk with someone who is loving and supportive. You never need to feel alone.
2. Breathe
3. Get moving! Sometimes just a change of scenery and moving your body can really help. Get outside and ride your bike, take a walk, go to the gym, etc.
4. Know that this too shall pass and tomorrow is another day.
5. Get focused on a project of some kind.
6. Meditate
7. Write in your journal
8. Do something fun.
9. Help someone else with something.
10. If you need to cry, do so. A good cry can be cleansing.
11. Be kind and gentle with yourself.
12. If you try all of these things and your anxious feelings continue to persist, you may want to talk to your doctor.

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