Jennifer McTigue tells How to Overcome Fear and Anxiety
                     Jennifer McTigue says there are various ways that you can work through your anxieties so you can 
experience better emotional wellbeing. Whether it is going on a long walk or engaging in hobbies, 
there are plenty of ways people have recovered from an anxiety attack. Coping with an anxiety 
attack can be challenging, and it is important that you, as well as others, acknowledge this. It can be 
difficult to relate to these concerns, and, as a result, many people are not sure how best to help a 
person who is experiencing anxiety.  
It is not always easy to recognize when anxiety is why you are feeling or acting differently. 
Identifying Causes If you know what is causing your anxiety, fear, or panic, it can be easier to find 
ways to cope with your anxiety. Knowing the signs of excessive worrying may help you recognize 
when someone you love is having thoughts or feelings that are filled with fear. Chances are, you 
have heard worry used as an umbrella term to describe this common feeling of anxiety, 
nervousness, or worry.  
It may come on suddenly like a panic attack, where a sudden surge in anxiety makes you feel like you 
are going to have a heart attack, go crazy, or lose control. Or anxiety may present itself constantly, 
as with generalized anxiety disorder, when diffuse, generalized worries consume you and you look 
forward with fear. That is, there are times when anxiety can become severe, turning into anxiety 
attacks, which feel initially manageable, and then slowly grow in intensity over several hours. Fears 
and anxieties may be brief in duration and then go away, but they may also be longer in duration, 
and you may find yourself stuck with them.  
With anxiety, over the long run, you can experience some of the symptoms listed above, plus an 
even more pressing feeling of dread, you can become irritable, sleep poorly, get headaches, or 
struggle to keep up with your job and plans for the future; you may experience problems having sex, 
and may lose your self-confidence. Identifying the type of anxiety you are dealing with may be 
somewhat difficult, since the way that one body responds to perceived danger may be completely 
different from the way that another body responds. You cannot control if a situation is always as bad 
as you anticipate, and thus you lose out on working on how to handle the fear and decrease your 
anxiety. Avoiding challenging situations does not provide the chance for your loved one to conquer 
fears and learn to master anxiety.  
It is painful to watch your loved one suffer from panic attacks and deal with anxiety on a daily basis, 
but there are things you can do to help. Know When To Seek Help If a loved ones anxiety starts 
affecting the loved ones ability to enjoy life, engage in social activities at school, work, or hang out 
with friends, or causes problems in the home, then it is time to seek professional help. If you are 
experiencing anxiety, seeing a healthcare provider may be helpful in clearing up an underlying 
medical issue. People who wish to attempt to naturally manage anxiety should not stop taking 
medications without consulting with a health care provider first.  
While psychotherapy or medications are needed for most people with anxiety disorders to bring 
their anxiety under control, lifestyle changes and coping strategies also may have an impact. For 
people who have an anxiety disorder, it is important to explore strategies that may help to long-term 
cope with or reduce anxiety, such as talking therapy or medications. Therapy, medication, natural 
remedies, and practicing coping strategies can help an individual get through anxiety. In addition to 
medications and therapy, there are some natural ways that help decrease anxiety and promote 
feelings of calm.  
Visualization techniques, meditation, and yoga are examples of relaxation techniques that may 
reduce anxiety. Some people find that complementary therapies or exercises, such as relaxation 
techniques, meditation, yoga, or tai chi, help them cope with anxiety. Exercise & Yoga Research has 
shown that regular exercise works just as well as medications in controlling anxiety for some people, 
according to the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Other coping strategies that you 
can try to ease anxiety include practicing relaxation techniques like mindfulness, meditation, deep 
breathing, and progressive muscle relaxation.  
Deep Breathing and Meditation Techniques for breathing and meditation may be helpful for 
managing anxiety and panic attacks if practiced regularly. Practicing yoga or trying meditation, 
breathing, massage, and relaxation techniques may help an individual manage anxiety.  
Talking therapies such as counseling or cognitive-behavioral therapy are highly effective for those 
who have anxiety problems, including computerized cognitive-behavioral therapy, which takes you 
through a series of self-help exercises on screen. Where to get help on the NHS for anxiety, fear and 
panic Referring yourself to therapy If you need extra support, you may be able to access free 
psychological therapies such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) on the NHS. This type of therapy 
is focused on helping people to change how they react to events, with strategies allowing people to 
decrease beliefs and behaviours that may be leading to anxiety.  
Recovery is possible through the use of appropriate treatments, such as exposure therapy, 
mindfulness training, and a number of techniques for managing anxiety, which may help manage 
symptoms. Using anxiety tips that work Responding with love and acceptance, as well as the drive to 
see your loved one improve, is a keystone of helping someone who is suffering from anxiety. 
Keeping Your Body and Mind Healthy Exercise regularly, eat a balanced diet, get plenty of sleep, and 
keep in touch with the people who care about you are all good ways to stave off symptoms of 
anxiety. Everyone can benefit from other ways to decrease stress and anxiety through lifestyle 
changes, like eating a well-balanced diet, limiting alcohol and caffeine, and taking time for you.  
It may be a combination of things like talk therapy and meditation, or it may be a simple matter of 
cutting out or dealing with your triggers for anxiety. In the meantime, there are things you can do to 
try and help soothe or calm anxiety before it takes hold. The AWARE approach may boost your 
comfort level during anxiety attacks, as well as reduce intrusive, fearful thoughts. While anxiety 
really does cause these severe health consequences, medications prescribed for treating anxiety do 
not usually work in the long run.