Anxiety Management Tips and Techniques

Anxiety management involves techniques to reduce stress and worries, promoting mental well-being.

Anxiety Management FAQ

Can a lifestyle change help a person with anxiety?

Lifestyle changes can be an effective way to relieve some of the stress and anxiety that a person with anxiety faces every day. Here are some of the actions you can consider to improve your loved one’s situation: Make sure the person gets enough sleep.

How do you manage anxiety?

Managing anxiety should ideally involve a combination of techniques, says Dr Satija. She adds that in the moment when one can notice any anxiety symptoms, the following strategies can help: - A healthy diet, with more whole fruits and less processed food and sugar .

What is the difference between managing anxiety and curing anxiety?

Managing anxiety is when you still have anxiety, but you've learned to control it. Curing anxiety is when you do not suffer from anxiety disorders anymore. You may still have anxiety when faced with an anxious situation, but you no longer suffer from anxiety attacks or live with unprompted anxiety every day. Curing anxiety takes time.

How can I manage anxiety?

The Beyond Blue Forums is a welcoming peer support community. There’s a range of strategies you can try by yourself to manage anxiety. These include relaxation techniques, spending time with family and friends, eating well and staying active. If you’re recovering from or managing poor mental health, work can help you to get better and stay well.

Where can I find more anxiety management strategies?

You can find more anxiety management strategies on the Beyond Blue website. Anxiety may be treated by using different therapies, including cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT). CBT is designed to change problematic thinking patterns that cause anxiety. Behaviour therapy is a part of CBT that includes ‘desensitisation’.

Why should I use our anxiety resources?

If you experience intense physical sensations of anxiety or if your anxiety comes on unexpectedly you might find our panic resources helpful. If you find it hard to switch off from worries and negative thinking you might find our worry resources helpful.