Author: Sylvia Dickens

Overcoming Social Anxiety Disorder: The Next Step

You’re probably skeptical right now that you can ever expose yourself to social situations without feeling like you’re going to collapse. Overcoming social anxiety is not easy, that’s true. I know, because I’ve suffered with it in various phases all of my life, beginning as a shy child. I’m here now to tell you that you can beat it. I did and my life has never been so fulfilling. It meant venturing into an entirely new career at the age of 38. What’s more, this new career exposed me to some very difficult social situations. After all, I had to […]

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Self Confidence Exercises To Help Cure Anxiety

Anxiety and low self confidence tend to go hand in hand. Who knows which comes first? The important thing is that you can do something about it right now by giving yourself  a self confidence quiz. Begin with this quick  self-evaluation. 1. Find out what you are good at. You might need to reach back into the archives to find the answers, even to your elementary school grade reports. That’s what I did. I forgot that I was so good at writing and art. As soon as I started doing them again, I had found the perfect escape from my […]

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How To Stop A Panic Attack With Exercise

Want to know how to stop a panic attack? Exercise. Probably the last thing you want to do when you’re having a panic attack is exercise. You’re more likely to want to hide out somewhere that feels familiar and safe. The fact is, when you are having a panic attack, your body WANTS to do something physical. It is geared up for running. Your heart is pumping extra blood throughout your body and into your muscles. Your body is tight, which translates into strength. If you were escaping a dangerous situation, you would use your muscles and power to succeed. […]

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More Tips On How To Cope With Anxiety When Money Is An Issue

Are you struggling to cope with anxiety because of money issues? You certainly are not alone. Millions of people worldwide worry about their financial situations. For people who have anxiety disorder, this can be especially troublesome. Fortunately, there is something you can do right now. By taking control of your finances, you will ease your anxiety. And it’s not really all that difficult. I know, because I’ve been where you are. Here’s what I did, and continue to do, since shortly after starting work at the age of 16. 1. Stash money. That’s right. As soon as I got paid, […]

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Anxiety Help – When To Look For A Therapist

For the most part, you don’t really need anxiety help from anyone because the problem is not out there. It is in your thinking. That’s hard to believe for many people, but I discovered after 5 years of anxiety that it’s true. Back then, all I could focus on was the anxiety, that there was a problem, and that only someone else could fix it, like a therapist or God. When it first struck, I was overwhelmed as you were. What the heck was happening and what would be the outcome? Would I collapse? Would I pass out? Would I […]

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Want a Cure for Social Anxiety?

Are you looking for a cure for social anxiety? I know what you mean. I was at a loss to know what to do about mine. Mostly, I just avoided people and social settings. In fact, I still do today, but at least I’m not as bad as I used to be. All my life I’ve had it. When I was young, I was described as shy. Shy yes, but also quite fearful of people. It took many years and a job to begin my transition to a life without social anxiety. But it wouldn’t happen for a good 40 […]

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Struggling to Discover What Cures Anxiety?

If you’re struggling to find out what cures anxiety, remember that you do have the ability to fight it. You must be persistent in thinking about what you do want instead of what you don’t want. Constantly reminding yourself that anxiety exists in your life will only trigger more of it. Here’s something to consider. If you are expecting a visit from a long-lost friend next month, for the 3 weeks prior to the visit, you will be excited. All you can think about is your friend visiting. The more you think about it, the more you… think about it. It’s […]

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