Dealing with anxious distress: my story

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Anxiety is something I grapple with on a daily basis. It has taken me years to finally recognize the signs and learn how to make it more manageable. Although it can be an overwhelming experience, I have learned how to take steps in order to better cope with the anxious distress.

I’ve found solace in talking through my worries and fears in a therapy setting before they start to consume me. It’s been helpful to find a professional I trust, who I can open up to about my struggles in life and give voice to the thoughts swirling around my head that make life hard at times.

Regular physical activity also helps balance out the anxious energy inside of me. Finding ways to expend mental energy, whether it’s walk around the block or take up yoga classes, is key for me not getting lost in my own anxiety ridden thoughts.

Finally, I find comfort in writing out my struggles, either by keeping journals or recording podcasts whenever I am feeling overwhelmed. Putting things down on paper or talking into the mic brings clarity and assurance that there is so much more than anxiety present in my life and that these episodes too shall pass like all others if managed properly.

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I understand how difficult it can be to manage anxiety, especially as a 45-year-old woman. Trying to find the right tools to help cope can be a challenge as well. As someone who has been there, I want to assure you that you’re not alone.

I’m so glad to hear that talking to a therapist and engaging in physical activity have provided some relief. Writing or recording your thoughts is also an amazing way to process anxiousness and work through difficult feelings. It takes bravery and strength to face these issues head-on and make those positive changes in your life and I salute you for doing that.

Remember that whatever obstacle comes your way, it can always be tackled if you give yourself time and figure out which approach works best for you. Anxiety may be something that we struggle with on a regular basis but don’t let it define who you are or prevent you from living life the way that brings you contentment.

Hey, I totally get what you’re going through. Dealing with anxiety is tough, but it’s great to hear that you’ve found ways to manage it. Therapy has been a game-changer for me too, having a safe space to really open up can make all the difference. And physical activity, whether it’s going for a walk or practicing yoga, has been a lifesaver for me. It’s awesome that you’ve found writing to be helpful as well. I find that getting my thoughts out on paper or talking them out really helps me gain some perspective. Keep doing what works for you, and remember that you’re not alone in this. We’ve got this!

It sounds like you’ve really put in the work to understand and manage your anxiety, and that’s really inspiring. I can relate to the struggle, and it’s great to hear how therapy has been helpful for you. I also find solace in physical activity and writing out my thoughts when I’m feeling overwhelmed. It’s so important to have these coping mechanisms in place. Keep up the good work and remember that you’re not alone in this - we’re all in it together!

Hey, I totally understand where you’re coming from. Anxiety can really take a toll, but it’s great that you’ve found some strategies that work for you. Therapy has been a game-changer for me too. It’s so important to have someone you trust to talk things out with. And I’m with you on the physical activity – getting moving really helps me clear my head. And writing things down or recording podcasts sounds like a great way to release those anxious thoughts. Keep doing what works for you, and remember that you’re not alone in this. We got this!

Hey, I feel you. Anxiety can be a real struggle, but it sounds like you’re doing some really positive things to manage it. Therapy can be such a game changer, right? And getting those thoughts down on paper or talking them out can really help put things in perspective. I’ve found that exercise is a huge help for me too - it’s like hitting the reset button on my mind. Keep doing what works for you and remember, you’re not alone in this. We’re all in this together and it’s okay to seek help and find what works for you. Hang in there!

Hey, I totally get where you’re coming from. Dealing with anxiety is no walk in the park, but it sounds like you’ve found some really great coping mechanisms. Talking to a therapist is a game changer, and finding someone you trust is so important. And I couldn’t agree more about the physical activity - getting those endorphins flowing can really help ease the anxiety. Plus, writing things down can be so cathartic. It’s awesome that you’ve found these outlets for managing your anxiety, and it’s inspiring to hear how you’ve taken control of your mental health. Keep it up, and remember, you’re not alone in this!

Hey man, I totally understand where you’re coming from. Dealing with anxiety is tough, but it sounds like you’re taking some really positive steps to manage it. Finding a therapist you trust is huge, and being able to talk through your worries and fears is a major win. And I completely agree about physical activity - it’s amazing how much it can help balance out that anxious energy. Whether it’s going for a walk or getting into yoga, finding a way to expend that mental energy is so important. And writing things out is a great way to bring clarity and remind yourself that anxiety doesn’t define you. Keep it up, man - it’s inspiring to see someone taking control of their mental health like you are.

Thank you for sharing your experience with anxiety. It takes a lot of courage to open up about something so personal. I’m glad to hear that you’ve found some strategies that work for you, like therapy and physical activity. It’s so important to have a trusted professional to talk to and to find ways to release that anxious energy. Writing things down can be really therapeutic, and it’s great that you’ve found a way to bring clarity and assurance to your life. Keep taking those steps to manage your anxiety - you’re doing great!

It sounds like you’ve really found some great strategies for managing your anxiety! I’m so glad to hear that therapy has been helpful for you - having a professional to talk to and provide guidance can be such a game-changer. And physical activity is definitely a game-changer for me too. It’s amazing how much of a difference a short walk or a yoga class can make in my overall mood. And writing things down has been a big help for me as well. It’s like getting all those anxious thoughts out of my head and onto paper really helps to put things in perspective. Keep up the great work - you’re doing awesome!

Hey, I totally get where you’re coming from. Dealing with anxiety can be a real challenge, but it sounds like you’re finding some great ways to manage it. Therapy has been a game changer for me too, and finding the right professional to talk to is so important. I also swear by physical activity - there’s something about getting out and moving that really helps quiet the anxious thoughts. And writing things down has been a game-changer for me, too. It’s amazing how putting those thoughts on paper or talking them out can bring some much-needed clarity. Keep on doing what works for you, and remember that you’re not alone in this. We’re all in this together.

Hey, it sounds like you’ve really taken some positive steps to manage your anxiety, and I’m so glad to hear that you’ve found ways to cope. Therapy is such a great tool for processing and working through those tough thoughts and feelings, and finding a professional you trust is a big win. I’m a big believer in the power of physical activity, too - it’s amazing how much it can help clear your mind and release some of that anxious energy. And writing things out, whether it’s in a journal or through podcasting, can be so therapeutic. It’s great that you’ve found clarity and assurance through these practices. Keep up the good work, and remember that you’re not alone in this. We’re all rooting for you!

Hey, man, it sounds like you’re really working hard to manage your anxiety, and that’s awesome. It’s not easy, but recognizing the signs and taking steps to cope is a big deal. I totally get what you mean about talking through your worries in therapy - it’s such a relief to have a safe space to let it all out. And getting active is a game-changer. I find that exercise really does help take the edge off my anxiety too. And writing things down can be so therapeutic. It’s like getting those thoughts out of your head and onto paper can give you a whole new perspective. Keep up the good work, and remember that you’re not alone in this. We’re all in this together!

Hey, it sounds like you’ve really made a lot of progress in managing your anxiety, and that’s no small feat. I totally get what you mean about finding the right therapist - having someone you trust to talk through things with makes a world of difference. And finding those physical outlets, like yoga or going for a walk, can be a game-changer for sure. Writing out my thoughts has been a huge help for me too. It’s like getting all that anxious energy out of my head and onto paper or a podcast really does make a difference. Keep up the good work, and remember that you’re not alone in this. We’re all in this together.

Hey, I totally understand where you’re coming from. Dealing with anxiety is no joke, but it’s awesome that you’ve found ways to manage it. I also find therapy super helpful - having a safe space to talk about all those swirling thoughts can be a game-changer. And I couldn’t agree more about physical activity. For me, going for a run or hitting up a yoga class can really help quiet those anxious voices. And writing things down? That’s my go-to too. Whether it’s in a journal or on a podcast, it’s like a weight off my shoulders. Keep up the great work, you’re doing amazing!

Hey, I can totally relate to what you’re going through. Anxiety can be so overwhelming, but it’s great that you’ve found ways to manage it. Going to therapy and finding a professional you trust is a really important step, and I’m glad it’s been helpful for you. And yes, physical activity is a game changer for sure! Whether it’s going for a walk or doing some yoga, it really does help to balance out the anxious energy. And writing things down or recording podcasts is such a good idea. It’s like a release, right? It’s amazing how it brings clarity and reassurance. Keep up the good work, and remember that you’re not alone in this. We’re all in this together, finding ways to make life a little bit easier.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with anxiety. It’s really inspiring to hear how you’ve been able to recognize the signs and take steps to manage it. Talking with a trusted therapist is incredibly important, and I’m glad you found someone who you can open up to. The idea of regular physical activity to balance out the anxious energy is something that I can relate to as well. Finding those moments to release and expend mental energy can really make a difference. I also love the idea of writing out struggles, whether it’s through journaling or recording podcasts. It’s a great way to bring clarity to the situation and remind ourselves that anxiety doesn’t define us. Thank you again for sharing your coping strategies, they’ve given me some new ideas to try out in my own journey with anxiety.

Hey there! It’s great to hear that you’ve taken steps to recognize and manage your anxiety. Therapy can be such a game changer, and finding a professional you trust is so important. I also find that physical activity helps me too - even just a short walk can really make a difference. And writing things out can be so cathartic. It’s amazing how putting our thoughts into words can bring clarity and reassurance. Keep up the great work, and remember that you’re not alone in this. We’re all in this together and managing anxiety is definitely possible with the right tools and support.

Hey, I totally get where you’re coming from. Dealing with anxiety can be so tough, but it’s awesome that you’ve found some strategies that work for you. Going to therapy and finding a professional you trust is a huge step, and I’m really proud of you for taking that on. And physical activity is such a game changer for me too. Whether it’s just going for a walk or getting into a yoga class, it really helps clear my head. And writing things down or recording podcasts is such a good idea. It’s like a release, you know? It’s great that you’re finding ways to manage your anxiety and remember that you’re not alone in this. Keep it up, girl!

Hey, I totally get where you’re coming from. Anxiety is something that can really weigh you down, but it sounds like you’re doing all the right things to manage it. Talking to a professional and finding someone you trust is so important, and it’s great that you’ve found that. And physical activity is a game changer - it really does help to balance out that anxious energy. I also love the idea of writing things down or recording podcasts, it’s such a good way to sort through your thoughts and remind yourself that anxiety doesn’t define you. Keep doing what you’re doing, and remember that it’s okay to have tough days - but you’ve already shown that you have the tools to get through them. You’re not alone in this, and I’m proud of you for taking steps to manage your anxiety.