7. Service. This is another really big game changer. If I serve others then I notice that I stop focusing on my own anxieties and start focusing on how to help others. I am part of a Young Womens group for my church. I am a leader of girls ages 12-18. It is one the best things for me. I can focus on those young women and the needs that they need in this scary world they are growing up in. I get to love them and show them how to become the best possible women they can be. I love it and it is a great way for me to forget about my anxiety. It also can be as simple as helping someone load their car with the groceries they just bought, bringing food to someone who isn't feeling well, or shoving a driveway. There are so many ways to serve.
8. Writing. Another big reason I started this blog is because writing can be so therapeutic for me. I can be inspired in ways I never knew possible by writing. I notice when I write especially on the blog it helps me try to think of ways to inspire instead of stress out others. I also can write something down that is bothering me and then tear it up or erase it and let it go. It might sound a little funny, but it really does work. Also, writing down my blessings and things I am thankful for is a magical tool.
10. Get outside or leave the house. This can be important to me when I need some fresh air or if I just need to get away from a something that is causing me stress in the house. I like my house VERY clean and tidy, BUT with kids this can sometimes be next to impossible. So removing myself from the stressful situation and regrouping can sometimes be the best thing for me. I will choose to go explore a museum, park, or other attraction with my girls while I breath and get away for a bit.
I wish I could say that I did these things and I haven't had any problems since, but that is not the case. However, I can say that I am not nearly as anxious as I was the first time I had a nervous breakdown. I am so grateful that I have found some things that work and that help me. I know that I have a wonderful life. I need to always remember that and know that I am not alone.
Do you suffer from anxiety or depression? What do you do to help you?
Read the other posts in this series:
A Woman Shares 3 Little Known Ways to Stay Positive During Trials
4 comments:
I can relate. I never believed in PPPD until it happened to me.I would get stressed out so easily and breakdown crying. It can be overwhelming trying to take care of little ones 24/7 on little sleep. Thank goodness I had great support team to help me through.
Thank you SO MUCH for this post. It's honestly exactly what I needed to hear. Let's get together soon!
I'm so glad that it was what you needed. That is the purpose of this series is to help others! Let's PLEASE get together soon!
YES. YES. YES. I really believe much of it is the sleep. That is so important. I'm so glad you had a good support team. That makes a world of difference.
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