Anxiety stems from human concern about the unknown and uncertainty and is a psychological reaction to what may happen in the future. When confronted with things, people, or situations that are beyond our control, we are often drawn into a state of mind that dreads the future. If we were in control, we would be less likely to feel anxious.
In this era of rapid change, anxiety has become a universal feeling, an emotional experience that almost everyone encounters. Anxiety has permeated our lives throughout history. It's almost part of our body and mind.
I just want to share with you a story that happened to me recently. My good friend Xiao Li, a person who is full of energy and optimism in life, has recently started to feel stressed and anxious. I watched him gradually become bothered by the pressure, and my heart began to feel a little worried.
Xiao Li is a very organized person in work and life, but recently, he has begun to feel anxious frequently, feeling that he cannot cope with the pressure in front of him. One day, we were drinking coffee in a café and I noticed that his expression became a little tired and nervous. I feel like we need to talk.
So, I asked him, "How are you doing?"It doesn't feel right. He smiled heavily, and then said, "Actually, I've been feeling a lot of pressure lately, with a lot of work and family chores, and sometimes I feel like I'm going to be overwhelmed by all kinds of things all at once." ”
Hearing his words, I understood. The stresses and responsibilities of life piling up together are indeed one of the causes of anxiety. I started telling him some of the things I use to relieve stress, hoping to help him.
I shared with him some simple relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing, reading a book, and working out. I also suggest that he try journaling, listen to relaxing ** or find some hobbies of interest to distract him. Of course, I also told him that the important thing is to learn to let go of some things, learn to be tolerant of yourself, and not always be too yourself.
Did you know?"You really need to give yourself a little bit of respite sometimes, and don't always be so yourself." Everyone has anxiety, but the key is how to deal with them. ”
Slowly, I saw that Xiao Li gradually began to try these methods. He began to make some time for himself every day, sometimes to work out and relax, and sometimes to read some of his favorite books. He also slowly learned to better manage his time and emotions.
Gradually, Xiao Li's expression became much more relaxed, and his attitude became more positive. He told me that he had discovered a new sense of balance and was better able to cope with the stresses and challenges in his life. I also feel very relieved to see him like this.
Recently, Xiao Li told me that he went to Xinke Naokang Hospital to participate in a fun event, and he said that there are many mental health teachers there who can help people better manage stress and emotions.
I'm proud of Li's courage to face her anxieties. This story teaches us that no matter how challenging we are in life, there are ways to cope with anxiety, and it is important to learn to adjust our mindset and find what works for us. Just like Xiao Li, learning to care for yourself and balancing various factors in life may be the key to overcoming anxiety.
Everyone's situation and feelings are different, but learning to respect your feelings and find suitable ways to ease anxiety is a great place to start. Just like Xiao Li, get out of the shadow of anxiety and embrace a more relaxed and happy life.