What are Your Mantras to Get You Through Anxiety, Panic, Stress or Despair?

[patkelly4370]

"Hookers and blow"

Before entering a situation that natural instincts would have me avoid, I would tell myself "it's showtime!".
If the situation ambushed me I would l d become detached, analytical. Time would seem to slow.
As far as random panic attacks or anxiety, I don't recall ever experiencing that.

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[Jakeepoo3]

Ooon yellymon.

Mmm yeah the LSD just hit

 

[JaSC1]

"Not my circus, Not my monkeys."

Just have to keep reminding yourself.

 

[jdt519]

I usually just try to remind my self of the positives in life. Got the car ive wanted for almost 10 years, got my motorcycle, life is good. lol

 

[McLoven1t562]

Breathing exercises or 1mg of Xanax

 

[graysquirrel]

Lexapro.

 

[ZachariahDraghi]

I know this isn't the answer you're expecting, but for me it's marijuana. I got my medical marijuana card through Marijuana Doctor Jacksonville Beach | Marijuana Doctor, and I think it was a good decision. The clinic is great, and everyone there is a good professional, so if you need someone, it's them. I don't support substance use, but it's better than having anxiety and depression all the time. At the same time, I hope to get off drugs as soon as possible, because they cause me a lot of mental changes, and I don't like being unstable.

 

[mrblah]

"sometimes you just have to let it happen" and "just the tip"....


both of these mantra's help me get through the day.

 

[Thai]

COVID restriction has made things worst for those with depression/anxiety. I hope that we as a nation/society learns from this pandemic. I doubt it. But one can only hope.

 

[Flyer]

Sometimes I use Insight Timer for guided meditation, deep-sleep music, or short stories. Love it. My friend used Headspace. I bike- a lot. Well, as much as I can with a toddler I spend a lot of time with.

I'm lucky to live with 40 miles of private trails and unlimited mountain roads to I mountain bike, road bike, and gravel bike right from home. That is probably the best habit I ever picked up. I do that 3-4 times a week.

I can be very analytical and intense, so this really keeps me mellow. My wife would be a basket case if I did not bike. Side benefit- it keeps me lean and my endurance is excellent.

 

[Feriner]

1. Controlled breathing. Search "Combat breathing."

2. Positive self talk.

3. Exercise. I get really good workouts in when I'm mad about something.

4. Recognize that you control very little, but you can usually control your reaction (if you practice).

 

[patkelly4370]

"It don't mean nothin"

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[Nmunoz3]

Stay busy if you have nothing to do all you can do is think about your problems. If that fails talk it out with your buddy’s.

 

[CutthroatSlam]

Whether it’s sex or mechanic work, always finish.

 

[gomiami]

I always remind myself that my worst fears often end up not being the case.

So, after I get over the initial shock of the panic, despair, etc. my mantra is...It will pass

..and it usually does.

 

[3ToyGuy]

I admit, I'm a nerd. I use the mantra from Dune, the one the Bene Gesserit use.

"Fear is the mind killer, fear is the little death, that brings total obliteration. I must not fear. I will let it pass over me, and through me, and when it has passed, only I will remain."

Maybe not a perfect rendition, but it works real well for me.

Pat☺

 

[gomiami]

I admit, I'm a nerd. I use the mantra from Dune, the one the Bene Gesserit use.

"Fear is the mind killer, fear is the little death, that brings total obliteration. I must not fear. I will let it pass over me, and through me, and when it has passed, only I will remain."

Maybe not a perfect rendition, but it works real well for me.

Pat☺

Much longer and more eloquent than mine but essentially the same messaging.

We are our own worst enemy..

 

[Whaack]

Simple. Prayer.


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[JimLahey]

Stay up late, eat junk food, overthink everything and end up unbelievably stressed the next day.

Maybe I'm doing it wrong

 

[3ToyGuy]

Stay up late, eat junk food, overthink everything and end up unbelievably stressed the next day.

Maybe I'm doing it wrong

Ummmm....yeah.
I think you have the whole thing bassackwards, but hey, what the heck, maybe you're onto something. Who am I to judge?

Pat☺