Anxiety is a DIVERSE disorder. ⚠️ Feelings & symptoms of anxiety can look very similar in those suffering from anxiety, however the root cause of the anxiety can vary greatly!
Say for example there was a Spider 🕷 exhibit on at the Museum of Natural History! Many people suffering from anxiety may experience anxiety from attending the exhibit, however the trigger causing the anxiety may be very different - this can be attributed to the type of anxiety the are suffering from. For example:
Phobia Anxiety: may experience anxiety from their phobia of spiders.
Social Anxiety: may experience anxiety from being around a crowd and anticipating/experiencing lots of interaction.
Generalized anxiety: may experience anxiety from excessive worrying about the event with no specific or obvious reasons to worry.
One of the primary reasons it is so important to identify what type of anxiety you have, is because the treatment approach can be very different depending on the kind of anxiety you are experiencing!
For instance, with OCD and phobia based anxieties, exposure treatment is often effective. Where as for generalized anxiety and social anxiety, mindfulness & relaxation are key pillars to treatment!
Mantras are a very useful tool to utilize when you are experiencing feelings of anxiety. Here are MY two tips FOR creating ANXIETY MANAGING MANTRAS: 👇🏻
Practice mantras when you're not feeling anxious, that way in moments of anxiety you can feel prepared, not frantic.
Create simple, straight-forward mantras that can be remembered and repeated easily! Trying to remember & rehearse long monologues can be more of a stress trigger than a relaxation trigger.
Creating mantras to manage anxiety can be really helpful! Overtime, and with practice, this becomes a trigger to stimulate relaxation. 🧘🏻♀️ Some of my favourite mantras are for anxiety:
✨"You got this."✨
✨"You always get through this."✨
✨"Take a deep breath."✨
✨"This is temporary."✨
Although these are some of my faves, the truth about mantra creation is that what works for one person may not work for another. Create and experiment with what words & phrases feel right in supporting you in moments of anxiety!
Let us know your favourite mantras in the comments below!
