Things Not To Do With GAD

While I am not an expert these are some things I learned not to do while dealing with anxiety and depression. This just comes from experience.

1.    Use Alcohol To Numb Thoughts

To used to do this I order to separate me from these thoughts. It may work when you have a buzz on but when you wake up the next day or sober up your thoughts come back or in most cases they come back even whose than before. This goes for drugs as well although I avoid illicit drugs. I tired marijuana in the past but it made me sleepy and paranoid.(Another symptom of GAD).

2.   Remain Idle

Another bad thing to do when dealing with anxiety is to sit around or lie down. Keeping active is the way to go as you can get your body to outpace your thoughts, Sometimes it is something simple as going for a walk or doing something around the house. Plus a good workout keeps you healthy in body and mind. But just sitting or lying around makes your thoughts completely takes over.

3. Limit Caffeine

I know this should probably say avoid caffeine but I enjoy my morning coffee. I also do shift work so I need a little to get me through the night. (I avoid energy drinks however). I just drink two a day and switch to water for the rest of the day. Otherwise,I get jittery and tense. Not to mention it upsets my stomach.

4. Avoid All Your Fears

There are many things that you want to avoid when dealing with anxiety. However, it is better to face you fears as avoidance can leave thoughts on an endless cycle. This is not to put your in yourself in dangerous situations or to be reckless. But to do things at work that may give you anxiety such public speaking, meeting with a boss, try learning a new skill etc.

These are just some things to avoid when dealing with GAD as there is a right way and a wrong way to combat this.