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July 4th, 2006
MANAGING YOUR PERSISTENT FEARS, DEPRESSION,
AND EVERY DAY ANXIETIES
by Stan Popovich
Everybody deals with anxiety and depression, however
some people have a hard time in managing it. As a
result, here is a brief list of techniques that a
person can use to help manage their most persistent
fears and every day anxieties.
When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms
you with a lot of anxiety, the first thing you can
do is to divide the task into a series of smaller
steps. Completing these smaller tasks one at a time
will make the stress more manageable and increases
your chances of success.
Sometimes we get stressed out when everything happens
all at once. When this happens, a person should take
a deep breath and try to find something to do for
a few minutes to get their mind off of the problem.
A person could get some fresh air, listen to some
music, or do an activity that will give them a fresh
perspective on things.
A person should visualize a red stop sign in their
mind when they encounter a fear provoking thought.
When the negative thought comes, a person should think
of a red stop sign that serves as a reminder to stop
focusing on that thought and to think of something
else. A person can then try to think of something
positive to replace the negative thought.
Another technique that is very helpful is to have
a small notebook of positive statements that make
you feel good. Whenever you come across an affirmation
that makes you feel good, write it down in a small
notebook that you can carry around with you in your
pocket. Whenever you feel depressed or frustrated,
open up your small notebook and read those statements.
This will help to manage your negative thinking.
Learn to take it one day at a time. Instead of worrying
about how you will get through the rest of the week,
try to focus on today. Each day can provide us with
different opportunities to learn new things and that
includes learning how to deal with your problems.
You never know when the answers you are looking for
will come to your doorstep. We may be ninety-nine
percent correct in predicting the future, but all
it takes is for that one percent to make a world of
difference.
Take advantage of the help that is available around
you. If possible, talk to a professional who can help
you manage your depression and anxieties. They will
be able to provide you with additional advice and
insights on how to deal with your current problem.
By talking to a professional, a person will be helping
themselves in the long run because they will become
better able to deal with their problems in the future.
Remember that it never hurts to ask for help.
Dealing with our persistent fears is not easy. Remember
that all you can do is to do your best each day, hope
for the best, and take things in stride. Patience,
persistence, education, and being committed in trying
to solve your problem will go along way in fixing
your problems. |
