21/05/2023
On Anxiety:
According to WHO, the global prevalence of anxiety and depression after the pandemic, has increased by 25%.
These words which are commonly thrown around actually have a really heavy weight.
The triggers are unique to everyone, the causes are different and it is not even necessary that we are aware of the reasons.
That’s the hardest part- we mostly don’t know why and even if there’s a slight chance that we do, we don’t know what to do about it. Most people do not have enough information like who to talk to, what they can do to feel better or have over information through internet searches that will end up being too generic or making you believe you cannot be helped. No middle ground.
Worst part- thinking that it’s a phase and you have to be or you will be strong enough soon to “come out of it”. The pressure of being “fine”.
In short, what you can do-
This is the best time to take a step back, accept that it’s alright to seek help from experts in the field.
Anxiety, specifically, is more to do with living in the future. The helplessness of not being able to control what lies ahead, the uncertainty.
The easiest way to help yourself is through forming a basic habit of bring awareness to your breath. Remember, your breath is the only thing that’s happening in the present.
Count till 5 while you inhale, hold to 5 counts and count till 5 while you exhale. 2 minutes, no distractions.
Start with this.
Your mind starts building the habit to be in the present.
This is just one of the easiest techniques you can start with but please seek help from an expert because it’s perfectly fine to.
