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How To Stop Anxiety By Mary Elizabeth Dean Updated March 16, 2020  Anxiety is something everyone experiences at one time or another. It's a very natural response to sometimes normal, everyday situations. Paranoia is an extreme form of anxiety and one that focuses on others. It's a belief that others are out to get us or mean us harm. It leads to distrust of everyone around us and what their intentions might be for us. Everyone experiences fear and worry. They are a part of our survival traits. After all, if we don't fear something dangerous, we're much less likely to avoid it. Unfortunately, because human lives are more complex than the lives of other animals, we develop many more ideas of what to worry about. With the right tools, however, you can learn how to stop paranoia and anxiety. How to Stop Anxiety 1.    Breathe. The first line of defense against any of the thoughts that lead us down a dark path is to breathe. Learning deep-breathing exercises and meditating can help slow your racing thoughts down enough to get your bearings. Once there, you are more capable of thinking clearly and more rationally about what is causing your fear and anxiety. 2.    Ask questions. Once you've calmed your breath and your mind to the point where you can think clearly, ask yourself if you are reacting rationally or in a way that is helpful. Is what you are facing insurmountable? Is this something you can deal with, small step by small step? Is there someone you can ask for help? Try to determine if you are thinking reasonably or if your emotions are getting the better of you. 3.    Plan. Figure out what will be most helpful for you when you start to feel the symptoms of anxiety creeping up. Or maybe there is no "creep" and it just suddenly presents itself. Either way, having a plan of action can be immensely helpful. It should involve anything that you find helpful or anxiety-reducing. For example, calling a friend you trust, making a detailed to-do list, or taking a walk around the block. Make sure to have several steps in your plan in case one isn't enough, or the first couple aren't helping at that moment. But, rest assured that even knowing that you have a plan of action that you can utilize when anxiety comes on can help you to remain or get to a place of calm. 4.    Medication. Talk to your doctor about what you're experiencing. Some anxiety is to be expected, but if you're feeling unable to shake it and it's interrupting your life, it may help you most to talk to your doctor about what options are available to you. Many of the medications people take help just to quell the underlying tremor of anxiety that persists within them.
(My thoughts on anxiety)
Everyone now and then suffers from anxiety. This virus is causing a lot of anxiety. For me, two of the most effective ways to lower anxiety is deep-breathing and walking.) Try one or more of these steps and lower your anxiety. You can do it!  

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