August 18th, 2010
The benefits of using ‘distraction’ in treating anxiety shouldn’t be underestimated. You need to throw yourself 100% into life in order to diffuse your anxious thoughts. You need to become so absorbed in something that you don’t have time to ‘think’ about your anxiety. Because when you aren’t obsessing about you’re condition, you become less anxious. Here, you’ll learn how to treat anxiety using distraction.
WHY SHOULD YOU TREAT ANXIETY USING DISTRACTION?
Everybody suffering with anxiety tends to keep mentally checking on their condition at any given time. They tend to look inwards at themselves by ‘checking’ how they feel at that moment; are they feeling less / more confident?; are they less / more anxious than last time they checked?; is this a possible panic attack about to start? etc.
This obsession makes their anxiety even worse. So what is needed is a way to get less obsessed or ‘preoccupied’ with their anxiety. In other words, find a distraction that is so strong that it takes their mind away from their anxiety and their anxious thoughts.
HOW TO TREAT ANXIETY USING DISTRACTION
Treating anxiety through distraction is an effective way to help remove the horrible anxious feelings that pervade your life. You do this by throwing yourself into an activity that will take up as much of your time as is reasonable, and, will need a good deal of attention on your part.
For example, you can take on voluntary work in your community. Take up sport again and strive for continuous improvement. Always fancied learning a musical instrument but never got round to it? well now’s your opportunity. Learn to draw and paint – join a club. Never really been into gardening? why not give it a real go. What about fishing? – join a club. You get the idea.
There are tons of things that must interest you and that you’d find appealing. They key is to ‘take action’. And preferably where you have opportunities to meet and interact with other people. Regular social interaction will bring great benefits too. Start looking outwards rather than inwards all the time.
Remember, the more energy and time you can give to these types of rewarding pursuits, the more your body can relax and your mind return to a more natural peaceful state.
THE BENEFITS OF TREATING ANXIETY USING DISTRACTION
Apart from the obvious such as less anxious feelings, there are many other benefits in treating anxiety this way, such as…
- improved self-esteem and confidence – new experiences – new skills – better social skills – new friends – improved overall health – better work performance
So, I hope you can now see that treating anxiety through distraction isn’t such a fanciful idea after all, but a very good tool in your recovery from anxiety. And, when used together with the ‘ONE MOVE’ technique outlined below, can lead to the elimination of anxiety (panic) attacks and general anxiety.
To discover the simple ‘ONE MOVE’ technique that will eliminate your fear factor and so break your vicious cycle of anxiety, please go here now http://eliminatepanicattacks.blogspot.com and get your old self back again.
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I hate when I have thoughts about how long I'll be in school!! It'll be well worth it. I get nervous&anxious sometimes though :-/
Wiki: TriTrans: voluntary communal work #dugnad
Phil,
I loved reading all you have been up to this year. I wanted to comment on your anxious feelings about visiting Colorado but I read Kate's message and she has said it all. She is really the most inspiring correspondent.
A friend of mine just came back from a vacation in the Smokey mountains where she did some hiking with her family, nothing too strenuous, and yet they saw a bear and later a bear and cubs. I am very jealous about that and I know you can still do that. Maybe not this year but soon, I am sure. Maybe being made to slow down and look at the scenery will be a good experience, different from the more competitive thrill of climbing to the top, but maybe even better in some ways.
My neighbor was going to call your company for painting but for some reason ended up getting a different company (maybe yours was busy)–anyway they were quite unhappy with the job those guys did, so I know they are sorry they didn't get you. I am very glad the company is doing well.
I am very happy for you, Steph and your family for how far you have come. Congratulations to you all for your achievements! kay
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dude, tired. couldn't sleep last night due to anxious thoughts of my little 4 year old in a giant school.
I this study is very interesting. It reminds me of how people reacted after the events of September 11th. My pastor commented at church one sunday that 09-11-2001 was on a tuesday, and that the number of people who attended wednesday night services skyrocketed on Sept.12th, and were also up the following sunday, but that by the next week, the numbers had dropped back to what they were before. I do not know where he got this statistic from, but I can say that I did notice alot more people attended services at my church around that time.It is interesting to me how catastrophic events cause people to look to their faith for answers and comfort, yet after the crisis is over, things return to normal. Some people might say that this is hippocritical behavior; only calling upon God in bad times, and basically ignoring him when things are going good, but, of course, that is an entirely different discussion.
I felt that the continuing footage of the twin towers falling playing over and over on television in the days after 9-11 lead to many americans experiencing a heightened sense of anxiety, and that it induced a post-traumatic stress syndrome-type state in many people who were not even remotely involved in the events that occurred in New York city, Washington or Pennsylvania. My mother has worked in a hospital setting for many years, and she said that at the hospital she works at, that there was a marked increase in the number of psychiatric hospital admissions in the days following Sept 11th. Perhaps the constant media footage and sense of doom and gloom was all that was needed to send individuals who were already susceptable to mental illness over the edge. I am sure that if studies about levels of happiness in the united states were conducted in the days following Sept.11th, the overall trend might be similar to those found in the hurricane Katrina study, but probably with a longer recovery period. I think another reason for unhappiness during this time period(in addition for feeling sympathy for all the individuals involved in the situation) was that our sense of security in the united states was severely threatened. It is very hard for a person to feel “happy”, or content, when they have high levels of anxiety and do not feel safe. The need to feel safe is one of the most important things in Maslow's hierarchy.
Along the lines of anxious feelings, I would like to mention that the coming hurricane invokes a sense of anxiety in many individuals, which will likely lower their levels of happiness. I live near Shallotte and Ocean Isle Beach,NC, which is in Brunswick county, and is in the area that Hurricane Hanna is predicted to hit. I have seen the damage that hurricanes can do. I have vivid memories of hurricanes Bertha, Fran, Bonnie and Floyd, all of which were major hurricanes which impacted Southeastern North Carolina in a matter of a few years. It makes me somewhat anxious that the area that I call home could have serious damage. I wish that I could go home and help with the preperations, but I know that I need to stay here in Fayetteville and focus on my schoolwork. I would say that my worst fear is that the storm might intensify overnight and everybody wakes up the next morning to a terrible storm and that there is no time for people to evacuate.
I think it would be interesting to study the levels of happiness in people BEFORE a hurricane, especially the people who live in the areas that are likely to be impacted. I predict that the numbers/scores would drop in the areas impacted, while remaining about the same in areas that are not impacted.
I think this discussion also applies to social psychology, because we(the general public), react according to the way in which the media presents the situation at hand. If the media downplays the storm, people will relax and not worry, but if the storm is hyped-up, people will respond with anxiety. This anxiety could be beneficial, similar to positive peer-pressure, in that people would take the storm seriously and make the appropriate preperations and evacuate and so forth, and all of those measures could save lives and property.
I am amazed at how many different aspects of psychology underlie meterological situations, and I had honestly never really thought about this before. Definately a thought-provoking post. And lets hope that Hanna isn't as bad as she is predicted to be.
*shy*
I sense everything comes from her, her anxious feelings, her sadness, her hungers…everything. I am not sure why it works like this for both of us, but I am glad our relationship works this way. I believe she likes it too.
Thanks for that remarks for both of us
I guess she didn't go back because I kept asking her about it. Hehe, maybe she gave up, thinking how sad her darling will be if left alone in his room. What a happy experience!!!
My anxious feelings regarding said UPS Store’s new owner/management have finally been proven true.
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RT "Love is a thing full of anxious fears, of fake promises and real tears, phony sentiments and crushed feelings."
Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Psalm 139:23 NIV
Hi Joey, I am so glad that you stopped by. I am so glad that you were inspired by what you read for the message was for you! God knows your name and he knows the struggles you are facing. He is willing and more than able to help you to succeed. You need to keep your eyes on him and trust him. Open up the bible and find the promises that he has for you. He will find a way to help you with your finances. Give your anxious thoughts to him. He wants to help you.
God bless you, Joey, and know that I am praying for you.
sometimes you have to dance with the devil,…or do voluntary work with a sex pest #inbetweeners
sometimes you have to dance with the devil,…or do voluntary work with a sex pest #inbetweeners
Phil,
I loved reading all you have been up to this year. I wanted to comment on your anxious feelings about visiting Colorado but I read Kate's message and she has said it all. She is really the most inspiring correspondent.
A friend of mine just came back from a vacation in the Smokey mountains where she did some hiking with her family, nothing too strenuous, and yet they saw a bear and later a bear and cubs. I am very jealous about that and I know you can still do that. Maybe not this year but soon, I am sure. Maybe being made to slow down and look at the scenery will be a good experience, different from the more competitive thrill of climbing to the top, but maybe even better in some ways.
My neighbor was going to call your company for painting but for some reason ended up getting a different company (maybe yours was busy)–anyway they were quite unhappy with the job those guys did, so I know they are sorry they didn't get you. I am very glad the company is doing well.
I am very happy for you, Steph and your family for how far you have come. Congratulations to you all for your achievements! kay
You're exactly right. It's how I deal with anxious feelings. Knowing those numbers gives me a feeling of control and distracts from the likely uncontrollable thing actually bothering me. It's such an easy habit to slip back into.
I'm looking forward to forgetting the numbers eventually. At least that might slow me down.
Thank you for your comment and the lines from the song; I think that would go well on my bulletin board.
RT Everything was safe enough, and she smiled over the many anxious feelings she had wasted on the subject.
LMAO hahaha I did voluntary work at school all boys all rough school. I helped a few of them do good. + other schools n clubs
I am sorry about your anxious feelings! I hate it when I feel a panic attack coming on. On the bright side though, you have excellent taste in jewelry. Love them all!
my favorite movie
Ahoj!That is an intense program, whoe! I vote for going to Spain
Spanish is very useful, and I can come over and we can run with the bulls and eat real churros con chocolate…he he. I am sure that you will enjoy Prague more once you get to know people there and find some places that you enjoy. I remember the anxious feelings when I moved to Spain, my first trip out of the country, but after 7 months, I was heartbroken when getting on the airplane to return. Hey, Munich is only 3.5 hours from you. Sandra and Josh would love to see you!
i was out of work last year and did voluntary work to keep me occupied. might do the same again. gonna relax first
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That's a good place to be, Darla! And I can assure you, He will take you up on that commitment.
It's David's prayer:
Search me, O God, and know my heart; try me and know my anxious thoughts.
See if there is any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
He will take us up on that prayer and do WHATEVER needs doing to keep us on the everlasting way.
I know you're not mouthing. You live it!!! Love you, Princess!!
"Search me, O God, and know my heart;
test me and know my anxious thoughts." http://read.ly/Ps139.23.NIV
I only allow that which is good into my life.' No one can depress you. No one can make you anxious. No one can hurt your feelings…
Rushing thoughts and anxious feelings are invisible to us because each time they begin to race, we start to run with them.
Came across your blog searching for anxiety.
During my worst anxiety bout, I was afraid to go out anywhere alone. This lasted for weeks, if not months. Luckily I carpooled to and from work. My doctor kept telling me to exercise but I was too afraid to go out and do so for fear of having a panic attack. Eventually I built up enough courage to do so and kept at it. It was hard at first but now I feel great. I won't lie though-I still have anxious thoughts when I first go out but I exercise them out of me.
I've recently started a blog where I share my anxiety/stress/panic attack experiences with everyone in hopes that they can learn and find comfort.
Good luck.
RT rel=”nofollow” Rushing thoughts and anxious feelings are invisible to us because each time they begin to race, we start to run with them.
I'm anxious as to your thoughts once read, worried too.
Curt, I'm glad you took a shot and went north. I love that Mark Twain quote. Always brings a tear to my eye… ok, so I'm an emotional female.
How have you been able to coach yourself out of anxious feelings brought on by your perception of stressful situations?
I'm trying to finish reading "Eat, Pray, Love", but I have mixed feelings about it. I am anxious to start "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"!
Ahoj!That is an intense program, whoe! I vote for going to Spain
Spanish is very useful, and I can come over and we can run with the bulls and eat real churros con chocolate…he he. I am sure that you will enjoy Prague more once you get to know people there and find some places that you enjoy. I remember the anxious feelings when I moved to Spain, my first trip out of the country, but after 7 months, I was heartbroken when getting on the airplane to return. Hey, Munich is only 3.5 hours from you. Sandra and Josh would love to see you!
Wow, I love you! You made me and your daddy cry! I can't believe my little girl is going to have a baby… it is the most exciting time in your life. Savor every moment. It seems like yesterday, as I was reading your comments, that we were feeling the same anxious feelings and questioning whether we would have what it takes to be good parents. I'm sure there have been times since then as you have grown that you have questioned our ability (or rationale) at the parenting thing, but one thing is for certain, we loved you from the first news and love you still.
We are excited for you and Tim as you navigate through this adventure. I know that there will be some rough spots in your journey, but determine to be intentional about building a home built on love, laughter, hope, and the awesomeness of a God that could create such an amazing little being. Know that He loves you three more than any earthly family could and that He longs for you to trust Him with all that lies ahead.
Gotta go for now…Love you all!
Blasting Röyksopp in an attempt to distract myself from the anxious feelings I have about the chaos that is work this week.
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TOP TIP: Whilst on New Deal you're allowed abscence for domestic appointments, so get all your repairs booked in while on N.D. I've managed to have a few days off this way.You're also allowed 5 sick days – make sure you have them!
Phone rings unanswered; Anxious thoughts creeping through brain; Yay! The bus is here! #lateforaveryimportantdate
Oh, Kate, I'd absolutely love a copy! Thanks. I'm hoping to make the right connections there and squirm my way into the Marketing/PR group and do either paid/voluntary work for them on my days off. I'm going to make the most of this program to help secure myself a marketing position when I eventually get back to Australia. If you want anything written up for the mag etc while I'm taking part in the program I'd LOVE to offer my time. I will definitely blog about my experience frequently right here. I'll be taking a communications and marketing class at Disney University too; so excited!
Epictetus is certainly on to something…
Also, I don't know about “normal” – but I definitely have those anxious thoughts and questions swirling in my head after every “performance”. Even at work or with my own family, I replay the conversations I have over in my head afterward. I not only analyze them this way and that – but I let the “grade” that I give myself for the show determine my mood for the rest of the day.
Gettn ready for a busy day ahead. Asking God to take away anxious thoughts…
#neednda"peacebewithu"attitude
<a class="watch-comment-atlink" If you believe that you ARE A FUCKING iDIOT ANYWAYS i HOPE YOU GET ARRESTED IN EUROPE AND THROWN IN JAIL WHERE THEY PUT hOLOCAUST DENYERS1
So many thoughts in my head. Anxious to put them into action…
I'm 12 and have GAD. Believe me I was worried about going on meds but now that I'm on it, life is great not worrying so much that I cry myself to sleep. Don't be worried about itonce your on it you will be so thank full for it like I am. God bless you to.
2 weeks. Anxious. For the couple of you who know what I'm talking about…I want this so bad. Need the prayers & good thoughts.
RT Search me O God & know my heart; test me & know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way N me & lead me N the way everlasting.
<a class="watch-comment-atlink" If you visited Israel and trhats what you saw,then obviously you were taken on a guided tour and you only saw what the Israelis wanted you to see.Christians are discriminated against in Israel,especially the ones who converted to Christianity from Judaism.Orthodox Jews do not want thier children going to school with blacks.So how long have you been a cheering section for Israel?
Psalm 139 is one of my very favorites too!! My very favorite lines are 23 & 24: “Search me, O God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.”
Pride & self-depreciation are probably both offensive to the Lord, but thankfully He knows our hearts & He knows our anxieties & knows what messes we are, but also what beauties we are too!!! I think with age & wisdom comes middle ground where we can be humble without putting ourselves down & be confident without being prideful. I'm on my way, but not there yet!!! Great post!
Take it from someone that has hit rock bottom and had to figure it out on their own, you can get better, without meds. Seek out someone that has been there and knows what you're going through, not someone that has read about it in a book and treats you like a number and a paycheck. Meds are a short term fix with long term consequences. Retraining your brain and body to work for you, not against you is more liberating than you can imagine. It's all about conscious focus and self training.