To ask how you cope with anxious feelings

[SeaHollyDaiz]

Been feeling anxious this weekend, which relates to a work situation I think. The thing is, I know logically that the work thing isn't really going to be a problem, but I can't shake that sick feeling in my stomach and thinking about it obsessively. Urgh.

Have talked it through with dp, and now doing to go for a run so hopefully that will help, but I want to hear some more ideas please!

Breathing techniques.
Yoga.
A bath and an early night.
Pleasing myself - sometimes it will do me good to socialise other times I just want to be alone.
No alcohol.

It's awful isn't it! You can't do much except not exacerbate it. So no drinking , eating well, plenty of rest, doing nice things, watching comfortable telly and gentle exercise. Best of luck xx

Physical activity, keep busy, distract myself so do something that I can get lost in without too much effort that fills my head just enough to keep the thoughts at bay but doesn't require so much from me that I can't focus cos I'm worried. Also find out helpful to put the focus away from myself, so call a friend/relative who I know might need a chat, and take me outside of myself into someone else's world.

I use this technique. What is the best, worst and most likely outcome? Usually best snd most likely are very similar

Try a meditation app like Headspace or Calm.

Watch something entertaining & easy going on TV (I find Drag Race is brilliant at times like this) or read a book to take your mind off it.
I quite often have the TV on whilst I'm falling asleep, distracts my mind so I don't focus on what is worrying.

Exercise - endorphins totally calm down any excess adrenaline symptoms. Stay off alcohol, make sure you’re still eating well and verbalise your worries to someone rather than bottling things up.

Thanks everyone. The run definately helped! I'm going to make a plan for some better meals for this week and will look at Calm app or similar. @kitkatsky thanks for the technique, you're right the best and most likely outcomes are very similar!

I write it all down in an online diary. Makes me feel better to just rant it all out. Also take myself for a walk and try and think of 5 or 10 things that make it feel a bit better. Like 1. Ive done similar work before - no reason this time it will go wrong 2. If worst happens - sky won't fall down 3. In 25 hours this will all be over and done with and I'll have a nice treat etc etc. Suppose I just coach myself a bit - must look mad at times muttering away to myself while walking the dog !! Kind of works though and sometimes I feel so icky and can't sit still with all of the things racing round in my head.

I watch makeup videos on youtube. I have minimal interest in makeup but find these rather bizarrely very soothing. Sometimes I use a mindfulness technique of labelling my thoughts past, present, future. Figuring out what the label to give a thought makes me feel like I dealt with it.