https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/it-might-help-you/m-p/365098#M26569 <P>I just wanted to post this to reach out to other anxiety sufferers because as someone who has always suffered from it, I have found this to work for me. </P> <P>Everyday, especially on the ones that make me feel extremely nervous (just recently, training at a new job), I think of one thing that I know might go wrong. </P> <P>For example, I knew I would make a mistake or two (or ten!) but it made me extremely nervous to think about it. Instead of exhausting myself and waiting for something to go wrong, I welcomed the possibility of a mistake and it made the experience a whole lot better for me. </P> <P>Simple enough, but when you’re overcome with anxious thoughts, it’s hard to find that light that can make it a little easier. </P> <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">It’s certainly not the cure for anxiety but it can help. I think it also helps knowing that you’re not the only one who is suffering. To all who are, give it a go. It may take some getting used to but welcoming the possible negatives instead of fearing them can make you feel less anxious and may help you learn quicker from your mistakes. </SPAN></P> <P>Take care. </P> Fri, 28 Dec 2018 10:24:55 GMT Rjade 2018-12-28T10:24:55Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/it-might-help-you/m-p/365098#M26569 <P>I just wanted to post this to reach out to other anxiety sufferers because as someone who has always suffered from it, I have found this to work for me. </P> <P>Everyday, especially on the ones that make me feel extremely nervous (just recently, training at a new job), I think of one thing that I know might go wrong. </P> <P>For example, I knew I would make a mistake or two (or ten!) but it made me extremely nervous to think about it. Instead of exhausting myself and waiting for something to go wrong, I welcomed the possibility of a mistake and it made the experience a whole lot better for me. </P> <P>Simple enough, but when you’re overcome with anxious thoughts, it’s hard to find that light that can make it a little easier. </P> <P><SPAN style="font-size: inherit; -webkit-text-size-adjust: 100%;">It’s certainly not the cure for anxiety but it can help. I think it also helps knowing that you’re not the only one who is suffering. To all who are, give it a go. It may take some getting used to but welcoming the possible negatives instead of fearing them can make you feel less anxious and may help you learn quicker from your mistakes. </SPAN></P> <P>Take care. </P> Fri, 28 Dec 2018 10:24:55 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/it-might-help-you/m-p/365098#M26569 Rjade 2018-12-28T10:24:55Z https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/it-might-help-you/m-p/365099#M26570 <P>Hi Rjade,</P> <P>Thanks for sharing your thoughts and ideas here. Hopefully some people will find your strategy helpful. </P> <P>It does help me at times to be prepared with the thought that entering certain situations may cause triggers for my anxiety and panic attacks.</P> <P>Trying to prepare yourself for the probability of it happening and working out in advance how to deal with it helps me.</P> <P>At Christmas I went to visit family alone, my husband had to work so I had a long drive on unfamiliar roads. I started to have a panic attack so I tried to divert my attention to what was going on around me. It helped.</P> <P>All the best with the new job!</P> <P>Cheers from Dools</P> Sat, 29 Dec 2018 01:07:41 GMT https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/it-might-help-you/m-p/365099#M26570 Doolhof 2018-12-29T01:07:41Z