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The Generalized Anxiety Self-Help Program
In this section I offer you three steps that can be a central
part of a generalized anxiety self-help program.
What is Generalized Anxiety?
Learn whether you match the symptoms and problems of generalized
anxiety. Also read a summary about specialized treatment with a mental
health professional.
STEP 1. Handle your worries.
Repetitious, unproductive thoughts are one of the central problems
of generalized anxiety. Here you will learn how to sort through those thoughts
and receive suggestions to bring control to unnecessary worries.
STEP 2. Practice formal
relaxation skills.
When you experience anxiety symptoms throughout the day, it is
important to design a daily ritual of formal relaxation. This will help
your body "learn" what relaxation feels like and will promote
calmness during other times of the day. You can use pre-recorded relaxation
tapes or practice a form of meditation.
STEP 3. Practice your breathing
skills.
During times of tension, you need to learn how to relax in a brief
period. These skills will help quiet your thoughts and loosen your muscles.
There are also medications
used to treat the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. Go to
this link for a summary.
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