Have you ever faced the challenge of changing? I’ve recently embarked on this road of rediscover and changing has been challenging. One thing that I’ve aspired to change is the way in which I deal with anxiety. Admittedly, wine had become my coping mechanism. It was immediate but also neglectful. I was being a little lazy with how I healed myself. FYI, the consumption of alcohol isn’t healing, it just provides a false sense of it. After the wine wears off, the shadow of anxiety tends to creep back up. Repeating the cycle that I was using became too exhausting so I had to change but it wasn’t immediate. Sometimes I spent days on end crying and journaling before succumbing to bad habits again. But lately, something has changed. I had to make a conscious decision to no longer allow my emotions to stir the direction of my life. When bouts of anxiety would spring up, I chose to pray, take a walk, meditate, workout vigorously or do some breathing techniques. Sometimes I do a combination of physical movements and prayer. I learned that in doing this, not only did the anxiety subside, but I came back with a clearer head and better focus.
I’m no expert on the topic and sometimes professional counseling is needed, which I’ve also done, but these are just a few techniques of how I’m presently dealing with this new transitioning point in my life. Give yourself a chance to actually heal. Choosing any of the recommended is better than dealing with the negative effects of alcohol. Plus you’ll look and feel better.
Thanks for reading. Leave a comment regarding your experience with anxiety.
