Anxiety lesson 10 – Just some pointers to lessen anxiety and bring a bit of stillness · Stagger life transitions, new job, new school for teenager and new partner is going to create anxiety. One thing at a time and make time just for one thing. · Surround yourself with people who don’t want something from you. Find people with an 80% positive outlook. · Diary when your time of the month is and plan a self-care routine for the first 2 days of it. · Say to yourself ‘I feel quite calm actually’ at frequent intervals. The positive drip drip of affirmations brings behaviour change. · When you return home put your slippers on and a comfy jumper with your blanket on stand by for comfort · Don’t ruminate about past behaviour, people usually do this in a highly anxious state (front thinking brain cut off) its pointless because you can’t change what has happened and you’re too anxious to learn from it to apply it the next time.
A blog about teenage mental health, anxiety, social anxiety, relationships, parenting and much more. I am a Child & Adolescent therapist in private practice and post adoption.