Recognizing Anxiety
Anxiety is a normal part of being human, but sometimes we can get a bit stuck in our anxiety and it can become intrusive, overwhelming, exhausting, and even debilitating.
Anxiety can do the most harm when it’s misunderstood or ignored.
It’s helpful to be open to the different ways anxiety can present itself. Your awareness can empower you to manage your anxiety in ways that are helpful for you, or be a steady and soothing support system when others are experiencing it.
Anxiety may present as:
Avoidance
Procrastination
Over-scheduling
Overworking
Overachievement
Overindulging
Loss of appetite
Over-appetite
Sleepiness or sleeplessness
Low concentration
Communication mishaps
Numbness
Irritability
Negativity
Muscle tension
Perfectionism / striving for perfection
A need for control
Constant worry
Dread
A need to please others
Overanalyzing
Dwelling on past mistakes
Overthinking
A fear of failure or judgment
Restlessness
Feeling on edge
Fatigue
In you’re experiencing any of the above signs or symptoms on a regular basis, you may be experiencing heightened or chronic anxiety. If you’re experiencing difficulties managing your anxiety and are in need of a tangible coping mechanism, affirmations might just be the tool you’re looking for.
Benefits of Affirmations for Anxiety
Affirmations provide emotional support and encouragement, and it's a wonderful way to practice self-empowerment.
Affirmations are statements that can:
Shift thinking
Motivate action
Reduce anxiety and stress
Increase perseverance
Increase self-confidence
Increase well-being
Affirmations are meant to strengthen us by helping us believe in the potential of an action that we desire to manifest. By saying, writing, or hearing powerful affirmations, we can reprogram our brain and replace limiting beliefs with new and empowering ones. Gaining control of our mind, and the information it receives, allows us to change our behaviors, habits, actions and reactions, which can change us for the better!
Calming Affirmations for Anxiety Relief
If you’re noticing that your anxiety has heightened these past few weeks, practice the following calming affirmations for anxiety relief. Repetition and consistency are key in producing successful and lasting results, so hop to it my friends and just keep practicing.
Calming affirmations:
“I am not my anxiety.”
“My anxiety does not define me.”
“I am in charge of my breathing.”
“I am not in danger, I am just uncomfortable."
“This too will pass.”
"This is only temporary.”
“I am in control.”
“I can take things one step at a time.”
“I have made it through before and I will make it through again.”
“I am a resilient person and I can overcome my fears and worries.”
“I am a capable human being and I trust that I can manage the outcome.”
“I am in control of my thoughts and emotions.”
Additional Support for Anxiety Management
If you’re feeling a little extra stressed or worried, bogged down by the weight of life, or a bit discouraged lately, I see you and I think you’re doing great! You’re feelings are valid and you are loved. I’m proud of who you are in this exact moment, even if you don’t feel your best and I hope you get good rest and care today.
If you’re open to some self-love and healing, give affirmations a try and tell me what you think. I’d love to hear from you!
Looking for support in managing your anxiety? Visit my website prausguidanceandhealing.com and fill out a contact form to schedule a complimentary 15-minute phone consultation and discuss how I can be of help. I’d love to connect!
Samantha
Samantha Choudhry, MSE, LPCC
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
*Please note: The information in this blog post is meant to be a helpful guide in better understanding your mental health, however, it is not to be used in lieu of a proper diagnosis or treatment by a healthcare professional. Please consult with a licensed counselor, therapist, or psychologist if you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety.
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