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This Person Urges To Stop Doing Something Relaxing When You’re Anxious And Their Tips Might Help You Out
Anxiety is the most common mental illness in the USA, with over 40 million adults affected yearly, Anxiety and Depression Association of America reports. And while anxiety disorders are relatively easy to treat, only 36,9% of those affected receive treatment. The rest most likely don’t know how to deal with it, are too afraid to seek professional help, or simply aren’t aware of the problem or the treatment. And while different methods work for different people, there are some general rules one could start with and try out to see if they help deal with anxiety. Tumblr gathered together to share some tips on what does and doesn’t work when tackling their own inner struggles. Scroll down below to read them and if you have experience with anxiety disorders, share your own tricks in the comments.
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Suffering from anxiety, one person started a post discussing what does and what doesn’t work when dealing with the inner turmoil
People agreed, sharing their own tips and experiences
However, others disagreed with the tips offered
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Kath Leen 6 years ago
i have a friend who worked before in a mental facility, she stated that she often see people masturbating and it really helped reduce stress for those patients...
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Kelly 6 years ago
We are all different. And this is why people feel free to comment and share their experience. After reading the article, here is mine: Crosswords, sudoku, tv and reading Bored Panda.
rola 6 years ago
I do crosswords too! That's actually helped a lot. I used to do drawing and sewing, but it's become such an autopilot thing that I end up thinking even more about the stuff that makes my anxiety fester...
Load More Replies... Rebekah 6 years ago
Hold up - Legolas Fanfiction is a thing???? Where has the been all my life?
r3dd3v1lL 6 years ago
Right over here: https://www.fanfiction.net/book/Lord-of-the-Rings/?&srt=4&lan=1&r=10&c1=78
Load More Replies... Kath Leen 6 years ago
i have a friend who worked before in a mental facility, she stated that she often see people masturbating and it really helped reduce stress for those patients...
Load More Replies... Kelly 6 years ago
We are all different. And this is why people feel free to comment and share their experience. After reading the article, here is mine: Crosswords, sudoku, tv and reading Bored Panda.
rola 6 years ago
I do crosswords too! That's actually helped a lot. I used to do drawing and sewing, but it's become such an autopilot thing that I end up thinking even more about the stuff that makes my anxiety fester...
Load More Replies... Rebekah 6 years ago
Hold up - Legolas Fanfiction is a thing???? Where has the been all my life?
r3dd3v1lL 6 years ago
Right over here: https://www.fanfiction.net/book/Lord-of-the-Rings/?&srt=4&lan=1&r=10&c1=78
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