Thursday, June 25, 2020

ANXIETY PREVENTION & REDUCTION STRATEGIES

Laurel Ridge Treatment Center
Caring For Your Mental Health
In the midst of the current pandemic, it is crucial to make your mental health wellness a priority just as much as your physical health. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following tried-and-true anxiety prevention and reduction strategies to better care for your mental health:
Take Care of Your Body
  • Get plenty of sleep, eat well-balanced meals and exercise regularly.

  • Avoid alcohol and drugs.

  • Get moving—one of the best ways to relax a worried brain and activate a sense of calm.

  • Practice mindfulness.

  • Spend time in nature.
Avoid Excessive Exposure to the News
  • Take breaks from watching, listening to and reading stories about COVID-19.
Maintain Hope and a Sense of Positive Thinking
  • Unwind and remind yourself that strong feelings will fade.

  • Find new activities that you might enjoy to support a sense of normalcy.

  • Be diligent about re-directing your thoughts from stress and fear toward health and togetherness, even virtually.
Connect with Others
  • Share your concerns with others and how you are feeling with a friend or family member.

  • Maintain healthy relationships.

  • Create virtual relationships (reach out to friends on Facebook or through FaceTime; send a text to those with whom you haven’t spoken in a while and/or call a loved one).

  • Take an active role in keeping all household members as healthy and positive as possible during this time of uncertainty.
Avoid Negative Thinking and Mitigate Stress
  • Employ relaxation techniques when stressed, such as deep breathing (inhale deeply, exhale slowly), stretching and meditation.

  • Remember … the more you fret, the worse you feel.

  • Exercise more.
Seek Professional Care If Needed
  • If you are experiencing symptoms of anxiety that interfere with work, close relationships, socializing or taking care of yourself and others, please call us today at 210-491-9400.
REMEMBER … If you think you're experiencing a medical emergency, Dial 911 or go to the nearest emergency room for help.
210-491-9400
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