Anxiety

Hi,

Thank you for your question! I understand that having an exciting appointment is causing anxiety and affecting your sleep and mood.

First, some explanation about anxiety:
Anxiety is a normal human emotion and can help us recognize and avoid danger. However, when anxiety becomes chronic and no longer corresponds to the actual threat, it can lead to avoidance of anxiety-provoking situations.

Avoidance is a way to reduce anxiety, by avoiding situations or activities that are perceived as threatening. Although avoidance can reduce anxiety in the short term, it can lead to increased anxiety and limitations in daily life in the long term. For example, cancelling an appointment can actually make the appointment more stressful than actually going through with it.

Here are some tips to break the pattern:

• Try to dissect your anxiety.
  Try to figure out what specifically scares you and write it down.

1. Face the situation!
   If you know what you are afraid of, you can also investigate whether your fear will actually come true. This is called exposure.
2. There are also various relaxation techniques that you can apply, such as meditation, breathing exercises, and yoga. These techniques can help you relax your mind and body and reduce your anxiety.
3. It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, such as regular exercise, healthy eating, and sufficient sleep. This can help you better deal with stressful situations.

I also recommend that you read the following articles. Maybe they will help you gain more insight into yourself:

• Exposure
• Thinking Styles

I hope these tips help you! 🙂

Greetings