6 coisas inestimáveis que a cura da minha ansiedade me ensinou

Como pessoa que lida com a ansiedade há muitos anos, descobri algumas coisas que me ajudaram no meu processo de cura.

In today’s world where everything is so distracting and stressful, it’s hard to keep your mind calm.

Pensamentos indesejados, situações que desencadeiam o medo e ataques de pânico são a realidade quotidiana de uma pessoa ansiosa.

Compreender o que funciona para si, em particular, pode ser muito útil.

Here are some tips I learned along the way and I’m sharing them with you in the hopes that you could implement them in your life and feel more at ease.

1. Dar um passo atrás

This is a tough one. When anxious thoughts start hoarding, it’s really difficult to take a step back and see things from another point of view.

What I do is I imagine myself as an invisible third party that’s just listening to the conversation of my anxious and regular self, and make a judgment with my rational mind based on what arguments seem more sane and likely.

If you’re an imaginative type, try it! It’s like a mental exercise. Just concentrating on trying it could make you calmer.

2. You can’t control everything and that’s okay

People are creatures of habit. They like safety and things that are familiar. They love planning ahead and repeating what’s proven to be good for them. This is totally understandable.

However, we must accept the fact that life is sometimes completely unpredictable. Crazy things are happening in every moment and we can’t do much about it – other than not to worry ahead and just let things be.

It’s easier when you lose the “good and bad consequences” way of thinking. Why? Well, how many times did something that appeared to be bad at the time, happen to be great just a few days, months, or years later!

Esta forma de pensar permite-nos ver para além do que parece ser o momento exato e evita que fiquemos demasiado tempo no mesmo espaço de pensamento.

3. As pequenas coisas são importantes

Don’t underestimate the power of enjoying small things. The serotonin rush is much needed to an anxious mind.

Pare e pense naquilo que o faz sentir bem. É um banho de espuma relaxante? Ótimo! Compre também alguns óleos essenciais e máscaras faciais e faça-o com mais frequência.

É só para se sentir confortável? Pegue naquele cobertor, prepare uma bebida de que goste e ligue o seu filme favorito. Compre uma planta bonita para si. Vá visitar um museu, um teatro ou uma livraria, ou simplesmente dedique algum tempo a preparar a sua comida preferida.

4. Tomar medidas

Anxious overthinking was one of the most difficult things for me. My mind was full of “what ifs.” I would think of every possible outcome there is.

It took so much of my time and energy – time and energy I could’ve spent doing something beneficial for me.

The point is, you have to make a decision, stand by it, and then take action. That’s the only way things are going to start happening for you.

5. Don’t believe everything you think

We’re all a mish-mash of things that happened to us. The way we’re raised, the way society has taught us to live – it all reflects on our way of thinking. And guess what?

Our thoughts are not always our own. Sometimes it’s just fear that’s projected onto you. Try recognizing those thought patterns and let them go.

6. Dedique tempo a descobrir o que gosta de fazer

Este é o meu favorito! Lembras-te do que gostavas de fazer quando eras criança? Pintar, cantar, dançar, ler?

You’ll be surprised at how relaxing it can be. Hobbies tend to make you focus on just one thing and help to clear your mind. Go ahead and revisit those!