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    How do you know when Anxiety passes?

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    I am suffering very mild anxiety just enough to make life a little unpleasant.

    I am dealing with it fairly well but when I am not occupied or busy it seems to make anxiety rise.

    Due to hearing, healing issues its just enough to keep anxiety present.

    I walk up to twice a day for about 40mins to pass time.
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    It is good news that your anxiety is mild. The sooner you learn to manage it, the better your prognosis. The reason being - the longer your body stays in the fight/flight zone, your symptoms (having a faster heart rate or worrisome thoughts) will  become a habit.

    Therefore, managing your symptoms early and repeatedly will have the desired  effect and a slower heart rate, deeper  breathing and calming thoughts will become your norm.

    There are many CBT tools for anxiety. Research has proven that CBT is very effecttive in treating anxiety.

    One tool is  distraction which is why you feel worse when you are not occupied.  Simple solution - as soon as you feel anxiety rising, distract yourself. It can be with an activity or just by focusing on your breathing, 

    Exercise is a great tool because you secrete endorphins which elevate mood and will calm you down. Keep up the exercise.

    Another major factor is stressing about your anxiety. If you can stop worrying about it, it  will reduce. Anxiety is self limiting and only lasts for a few minutes at a time if  you "ignore it" or tell  yourself "This will pass in a few moments". Anxiety will only plateau or increase if you catastrophise about your symptoms.

    If you do not find the relief that you are after on your own, consult with an anxiety specialist who will  work  with you utilising CBT tools in a systematic way. 

     

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