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When do you do it stop stressing about little things and crying inside ?And how do you stop it? How do you stop or calm down anxiety?LMK

When do you tell yourself it's ok and no one else can you do it??I was like 9 and up and stop caring about myself and my health so When do I tell myself yes what helps you please let me know

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Jerome’s Answer

I have a question I ask myself all of the time “can I change it, can I control it”. If the answer is no to both, I try my best to not hyper focus on it- especially since the energy I will expend won’t have any benefit.

I’ve been homeless for a short time and had a rough childhood growing up in west Oakland (child protective services and other experiences that weren’t great). Know that you are here for a reason, you have something unique to offer the world and you can choose (although harder during certain times) to be positive.

I recommend looking for three good or positive things in your life and writing those down for the next 7 days. Focus on those and what you can control, it helps.
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Margaret’s Answer

Hello there,

I encourage individuals of every age to construct their own "wellness toolkit." This is a collection of effective, healthy coping strategies tailored to your needs. A physician once referred to it as the "healing basket." This toolkit is filled with skills and approaches that aid in reducing anxiety and stress. The key is to identify what works best for you.

For instance, Jerome (from the previous response) focuses on what he can alter or control, and sets aside time each day for gratitude. For me, it's about knowing when to Run (exercise, enjoy nature), Hide (rest, meditate, spend time alone, write in a journal, distract myself with an engaging movie or TV show), or Fight (consult a counselor, consider medication, refuse to let anxiety dominate, practice progressive muscle relaxation, engage in intense workouts).

When you're under stress and your anxiety levels are peaking, it can be challenging to recall the ways to alleviate anxiety. So, here are two suggestions: Construct your toolkit when you're feeling positive and make sure to UTILIZE it when stress levels escalate. Best of luck to you, you're stronger than you think!

Margaret recommends the following next steps:

Talk to a trusted person who will listen
Start to add coping skills to your toolbox
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