Here Are Brave Reminders For Someone Battling Anxiety

Anxiety isn't the easiest to deal with. Imagine carrying a fear within you all the time. This fear starts running your life as you overthink, cutting people off and feeling a general sense of worry at all times, sometimes even without reason.

While most people are not aware of the effects of mental illness due to the taboo that exists around it, those who battle anxiety on a daily basis will tell you that this fear can be dangerous enough to interfere with our daily lives.

In such a situation, there are certain reminders you need to help calm that raging anxiety. Here are 11 things someone with anxiety should remember when the going gets really tough:

1. It does get better.

Having anxiety can be a draining experience. It can leave you feeling hollow but always remember that it does get better. It comes and goes. If it's here right now, it will leave soon.

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2. Your emotional health is your first priority.

How you feel matters more than friendships, love and even your profession. It should be your first priority and don't let anything make you believe otherwise.

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3. While introspecting is healthy, don't overthink everything.

Anxiety can make one think about every tiny thing to an extent where it only worsens the anxiety. Be it something your friend said in passing or something that happened at work, don't overthink to the extent that it takes over your mental energy. When you find you're thinking too much about something, distracting yourself is the key.

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4. Other people are not always out to attack you.

When you're battling anxiety, it is easy to get tricked into thinking that other people have negative opinions about you. A single comment can send you in a downward spiral which only ends in you isolating yourself. If you feel someone has an issue with you, talk to them about it. In most cases, you will figure that it was nothing at all.

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5. Your thoughts have as much power as you choose to give them.

This is so important to remember, especially when negative thoughts flood your head and pull your energy down. They're your thoughts and you have the ability to give them power in the way that they affect your life.

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6. Whenever you feel anxious, make sure you concentrate on your breathing. It helps.

Anxiety attacks can really interfere with the way we're living life and when you feel it coming on, try deep breathing. Not only does it calm you down but also gives you the opportunity to gather your thoughts before you act on them.

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7. It isn't as bad as your anxiety makes you think it is.

Being anxious means that you always calculate the situation to have a bigger magnitude than they do. Nothing is the end of the world is the reminder you need whenever you feel 'stuck' in a certain situation.

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8. Getting worried will not change how things turn out to be.

When you feel anxious, you also tend to worry in excess but remember that it will only trouble you mentally while not changing the way things turn out.

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9. When you're thinking that life is bad, give gratitude.

The best way to calm a raging anxiety is to fight it with positivity. Think about everything you're thankful for. It could be something as small as a cup of coffee in the morning or something as big as your relationship but make sure you give gratitude.

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10. Surround yourself with people who help you feel calm.

You will notice your anxiety reducing the moment you cut off toxic people. Most of the times, abusive individuals are close ones who give us anxiety and cutting them out of your life may seem tough but it is also something that you need to be able to fully invite people who will help you when you're feeling anxious instead of adding to the problems.

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11. Indulging in self-love is the need of the hour.

This one comes with a fair warning that treating yourself may not make your anxiety go away but it will give you a few moments of joy, something that you need to hold on to.

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