Okay, so besides the typical day-to-day struggles and immense stress of daily living in this modern world, we now have a pandemic to contend with.
Unfortunately, dealing with anxiety has become a regular part of life for many seniors today. Although this problem is not necessarily a new phenomenon, there are certain aspects of modern times that have served to exacerbate the issue.
Since we are so connected to the world through the internet, social media and other forms of media, people today are not only exposed to the issues in their immediate environment. Instead, we are exposed to all the bad things happening across the globe. Furthermore, we are expected to juggle many more responsibilities at once, all while being as productive as possible.
Although anxiety varies in intensity and frequency from person to person, there are a few ways to deal with the problem that benefit anyone experiencing this issue. First, this article intends to discuss a few techniques to alleviate some of your anxiety, hopefully improving your overall quality of life.
Live In The Moment
Although it may seem obvious when stated, the only point in time in which you will EVER exist is right now. Ironically, most of us dedicate most of our mental energy to the past or future. Anxiety is excellent at causing us to replay past mistakes in our heads and constantly worry about things that have yet to occur.
A big part of dealing with anxiety is to live in the moment, which means focusing all your physical and mental energy on what is happening. Not only does this simplify life, but it also allows you to get the most out of your limited time.
Trying to deal with your entire past and future constantly makes it virtually impossible to appreciate what is right in front of you.
Control What You Can Control
The truth is that many of the issues causing anxiety in your life are beyond your control, including global and community issues and problems in your personal life.
You need to realize that the world's weight is NOT on your shoulders, even though it can certainly seem like it at times. Anxiety tells you that you should be worried about solving problems that are way out of your hands.
Focusing on the issues you can resolve is a much healthier response to a problem-filled world.
It's Okay To Not Feel Okay
Another side effect of anxiety is a feeling of isolation. People experiencing stress on a routine basis tend to feel like they are the only ones dealing with this issue.
Because of this perspective, we often feel like everyone else is much happier than we are like we won't be accepted if anyone else knew the extent of our anxiety. It is so important to realize that this is far from the truth.
Everyone around you is experiencing some degree of anxiety or mental hang-up. You are far from alone. Don't feel like you have to go through life acting as if everything is okay when it isn't.
Get Help If You Need It
Finally, if your anxiety is something you are having trouble dealing with on your own, then don't! There is absolutely nothing wrong with seeking professional help for this issue. Ironically, our society welcomes getting help for even minor physical ailments but acts as if doing the same for a severe mental problem is taboo.
Conclusion
Consider this; if you had the flu, you would most certainly seek the appropriate doctor to take care of it. So why would you not seek a doctor medically trained in alleviating mental health issues if you are dealing with anxiety? There is help out there; get it if you need it.
