Ways to deal with anxiety.......

Ways to deal with anxiety.......

Any helpful hints? I have been having a really really rough time lately. I have been having major chest pains and worried all the time. (practically all this month). I have had this problem in the past. Any tips for getting through a long miserable workday?

I am desperate for helpful hints!!

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Just take deep breaths and try to relax!think of something you like& that makes you happy. also drink some orange juice or hot tea it will calm you down. if you get your self anymore worked up go to the doctor or hospital and get checked out. I had that happen to me when i had chestpaind actually they were palpultations and i got a chest exray that said it was anxiety you have to try also to do some meditation at night, if its your job that makes you feel like this maybe you should find a job that makes you happy and wont cause this anxiety to happen. good luck I hope you feel Better. lots of Hugs

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If cognitive skills put to work don't help, then I'd suggest meds.

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I have really bad anxiety myself. Try to breath in and out deeply and slowly through your nose. It will slow down your heart rate after the oxygen starts to flow normally to the brain.

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I used to get bad anxiety..during the wedding planning stages and when I was finishing up my masters.

When I am at work, I try to leave my desk and go outside for a little while. Or, try to go to the gym after or before work. Even if it's for just a 1/2 hr. I would get on the treadmill and power walk and run..on and off..It releases so much stress/anxiety it's amazing.

Also, I sometimes go desk hopping..for a few minutes at work. I go and talk to my friends at work. It's very laidback here and we are able to mingle...not sure if your job is like that..

Good luck.

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Thanks ladies for all the suggestions!!!
I have tried many of those same suggestions from time to time. I think the thing that kills me most is sitting in my lonely basement office all day. It is very hard to get through the day without losing my mind. My job sucks (on top of all the additional stress right now).

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your welcome i am glad i can help you if you need to talk fm me.

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Did you talk to a counselor or anything? My brother had panic attacks frequently growing up, and I know how scary they can be. He never went on meds, but a counselor taught him great breathing techniques that helped get through it. Also, working out (even a short run in place) is very good because it forces your breathing to get back to a normal rhythm. Good luck!

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Dont laugh I used to do Lamaze breathing. when I get chest pains I just concentrate on my breathing. It kinda helps me relax

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