STEP 8: Handle Your Worries
Summary
Each of these five options:
- negative thought stopping,
- postponing,
- writing them down,
- singing them, and
- taking "worry time"
negative thought stopping. They give you the
chance to control certain aspects of your worries instead of being
controlled by them. Each of them prepares you for the next stage,
which is to stop your worries and return to your daily activities.
Most people become physically tense and anxious when they worry.
Once you choose to stop worrying, then be sure you take care of
any physical tensions you are experiencing. Spend some time letting
go of those tensions after you let go of your anxious thoughts.
Practice some brief relaxation skills, like taking a few Calming
Breaths or Calming Counts. Or, do something more physical, like
taking a walk. Even taking a couple of laps around the outside of
your house can help release some tensions and refocus your mind.
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