Hi fifi
I used to have severe anxiety years ago. At 58 it has subsided a lot. Techniques were learned and age helps. Try to think of the worst case senario. Lose your home? your car? your family etc. Then work your thoughts back from there. It can help.
This modern age has some pro's and con's. 30-40 years ago a lot of people had the security of permanent Govt jobs. Union clout. We could live off one wage. We even had the permanent interest rates on home loans. Now its all guess work, luck, more stress, the need for two cars, more regoes, insurance, bills, even our electricity is open slather with different companies. I mean you have to be a business operator to make sure you are getting the best deal with these things.
So anxiety..... another word for "worry". And worry in non productive. Meaning it doesnt produce anything meaningful to fix a problem. So your body reacts to problems...often in a manner that is over the top and unrealistic. So to reduce anxiety one should firstly get things into perspective. Ask yourself "am I exagerating things?" What is the worst thing that can happen here in this situation?. Secondly one should attend or practice relaxation techniques. If you dont want to learn them then her eis a quick run down of one technique.
Lie down, start tensing up muscles starting with your feet, calves, thighs etc, one at a time for 15 seconds...even your face. then relax. Then tense all muscles up for 20 seconds. You should be relaxed. Good to do prior to sleeping.
Anxiety can be a serious illness. Best to take it seriously and be in constant contact with your GP. Good luck
