This has helped me with anxiety

[LesDave]

Not sure if you are allowed to post links, so instead I will suggest you look for this yourself. It more or less backs up a few of the things that are tips on this forum. When I feel anxiety creeping back into my life I use this technique to keep it under control. Search YouTube for 10 steps to improve your memory by London Real. While the focus is on improving memory, the step where they talking about 'killing ANTs (automatic negative thoughts)' is similar to what you will see elsewhere about acceptance and commitment therapy. In this case, they say all this negativity that creates ANXIETY has a detrimental affect on your health, as your body does not know the difference between real threats or fears, or perceived threats or fears. So to LOOK AFTER YOURSELF you need to get rid of the negative thoughts. If you are having trouble learning how to do this, search for some assistance on acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT)

[Here_I_am]

Hi LesDave,

Interesting stuff regarding "killings ANT's", and certainly a very useful strategy for calming the mind. ACT is also gaining heaps of traction, and is a really honed version of CBT that is providing people with even more therapy styles and options to try; as we know, one size rarely fits all in this world! 🙂

Thanks for sharing this resource.

[LesDave]

Thanks. I can say from a personal perspective ACT really was the catalyst for me getting back on my feet. I was a real mess. I don't even take meds anymore. Still have a few edgy days, but most of the time I am cool