You should divert your attention to relieve psychological stress.
There are two types of anxiety, one is realistic anxiety and the other is pathological anxiety. If it is pathological anxiety, you must receive psychological counseling or medical treatment.
Let’s analyze how to find a balance point to get out of realistic anxiety.
1. Fully understand anxiety
There are many reasons for anxiety
One is the pressure of reality, the unattainable dream, and the pressure of car loans and housing loans.
Second, the opportunities are far less than expected.
The third is the intensification of psychological conflicts among young people, employment environment, emotional factors, etc.
Many people are anxious because they cannot find a job or are under work pressure, some are anxious because their children are learning to regress, and some are worried about their own physical health...
Full understanding Anxiety, anxiety is not terrible, it is as common as the flu. You don’t need to take medicine for a cold, just drink more water and get more rest. The same is true for anxiety. We have our own immune regulation ability.
When you feel anxious about something, always adjust your plan, slow down appropriately, and lower your expectations appropriately. This can reduce anxiety and make you more calm.
2. Diversion of attention
Some people are involuntarily nervous, flustered, and unable to control themselves when speaking on stage, participating in competitions, speaking at meetings, or when meeting the opposite sex. I was so panicked that I almost fainted.
In this case, you need to divert your attention immediately.
Psychologist Dr. Gary Emery said: "Focus is power." If you turn your focus into threatening thoughts, such as "Am I going to win the game? I'm trapped." ", I can't make a fool of myself" and other thoughts, the more you think about it, the more anxious and nervous you will become.
The best way at this time is to transform threatening thoughts into non-threatening thoughts, such as focusing on others and not thinking about anything. When your thoughts follow others, you You will no longer be nervous or uncomfortable.
3. Relieve psychological stress
Anxiety is a normal emotional experience, and stress management is a required course for us.
Relieving stress is an effective way to reduce anxiety. Correctly evaluate your abilities and expectations, allocate time reasonably, correctly view and handle relationships in family, study, work, and life, and adjust your psychology of gains and losses.
When you are anxious, put aside the things and problems you are anxious about. Listening to some music, doing yoga, walking outside, and breathing fresh air are all effective ways to relieve stress.
4. Exercise more
The Mayo Clinic website states: Exercise releases “feel-good brain chemicals,” including neurotransmitters and endorphins, thereby Reduce anxiety levels.
After exercising, you will feel refreshed and your body temperature will increase, which will have a certain calming effect and reduce anxiety. Exercise also relaxes people, so making it a daily habit can reduce anxiety.
5. Cultivate interests and hobbies
Reading is the best way to enhance self-confidence and improve self-control. Read a wide range of books to enrich yourself, your perspective on problems, and your path to solving problems. You will be expanded;
Participate in more group activities, cultivate your own interests and hobbies, maintain an optimistic and positive attitude, and you will not be more entangled and anxious about some unforeseen things.
6. Deep breathing training
Before going to bed, find a quiet place to lie down, close your eyes, place your hands naturally on your sides, inhale slowly through your nose, and let Slowly fill your abdominal cavity with air, and then slowly exhale the air from your mouth, pausing naturally and repeating the exercise until you feel very calm.
Slowly notice the rhythm and continuity of your breathing and try to make it become increasingly effortless and smooth.
As you become more comfortable and confident, you can return to a sitting position for abdominal breathing training. After practicing for a period of time, your whole body will be relaxed and peaceful.
We should treat anxiety just like we treat a cold. We have the ability to regulate our own immunity. We can prevent what we can prevent and what we can control. If we really can’t bear it, we can also take injections and take medicine. Treat anxiety correctly and treat it in a timely manner. Stop being anxious and have an optimistic and positive healthy mentality.