#anxietyattacks

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Hop-On Hop-Off (on Wattpad) https://www.wattpad.com/story/342397371-hop-on-hop-off?utm_source=web&utm_medium=tumblr&utm_content=share_myworks&wp_uname=chitrakshi06&wp_originator=4%2BPwjjEP4SGJtiXibdORhIvMiluWOoR9GqA18wjp9P%2FEj3qPChxTCFeRkYIj6M0v3qWwFI3dGzlGqYPMx%2Fm394zY%2Bmzf1R8W9WJ1%2BQsSRWmPNCESs9VDwXMi0sFw3XME DOROTHEA ZELDA is an aspiring writer who spends most of her time creating fictitious worlds as she struggles to find her own place in this world working in a HOHO bus touring company to pay off her bills. And as her attempts to get her book published continue, a new bus driver joins the company she's working for. But what she didn't know was how this cocky and admittedly handsome chef-turned-driver would get under her nerves so easily and make her question everything she has ever known in life. FELIX CARTER is an emotionally unavailable but physically appeasable man whose one goal in life is to own a restaurant that's completely his and finally be able to serve delicious meals. But when his struggles to persuade the bank for a loan give him continuous disappointments instead of money, he begrudgingly joins a popular HOHO bus tour as a bus driver. And when the conductor of the said bus starts making him feel emotions he has long abandoned thriving for, Felix's horizons turn upside down in ways he couldn't have imagined. And when only the city of Prague gets to witness these socially exhausted and anxious people experiencing the greyness of a movie called Life, would they be able to battle their inner demons for the sake of new beginnings?

There’s no one-size-fits-us-all when it comes to stress relief. Below are some suggestions of strategies to try.

1. Guided Imagery - This can feel like a mini vacation. It involves imaging yourself somewhere peaceful and relaxing – in a forest, on a beach, by a waterfall, and so on. It can take the form of listening to a recording where someone else walks you through the relaxing scene. Alternatively, it is something you can practice and do by yourself.

2. Meditation – This encourages us to bring our focus into the here-and-now. The goal is to stop you ruminating over either past or future events, or difficult and painful relationships. You are paying attention to what you can see, hear, taste, touch, and smell in the present moment.

3. Progressive Muscle Relaxation – This strategy teaches you how to tighten and relax all the different muscles groups in your body. You start at your head, and move down to your toes.

4. Breathing Techniques – These can calm your body and your mind in minutes. Usually you breathe in very slowly through your mouth, counting slowly as you inhale. You then hold your breath for a few seconds, and exhale slowly through your mouth.

5. Going for a stroll – Exercise releases the feel-good hormones (endorphins). Also, a change of scenery can dissipate the stress and tension. It can change and renew our state of mind.

6. Asking for a hug – Touch releases oxytocin (the “cuddle hormone”). This helps us to relax, and reduces our blood pressure.

7. Aromatherapy – Recent research seems to show that certain scents can have a marked positive effect on our mood and stress levels. They alter brain wave activity, and help decrease the release of stress hormones in the body. This can be achieved through the use of scented candles, secneted diffusers, scented oils or even certain body products,

1. Remember, feelings of panic are just exaggerations of normal bodily stress reactions.

2. Sensations are neither harmful nor dangerous - just unpleasant. Nothing worse will happen.

3. Stop adding to the panic with frightening thoughts of where panic will lead.

4. Stay in the present. Be aware of what is happening to you rather than concerning yourself with how much worse it might get.

5. Wait and give the fear time to pass.

6. Notice that when you stop adding to panic with frightening thoughts, the fear begins to fade.

7. Focus on coping with facing the fear rather than trying to avoid it or escape from it.

8. Look around you. Plan what you will do next as the panic subsides.

9. Think about the progress made so far, despite all the difficulties.

10. When you are ready to go on, do so in an easy, relaxed manner. There is no hurry.

Each time you cope with panic, you reduce your fear!

1. Remind yourself that these feelings of panic are simply exaggerated stress responses. They are also very normal in your situation.

2. Although they feel dramatic and worrying, the sensations aren’t likely to be dangerous. Usually they will pass, and nothing worse is going to happen.

3. Interrupt the tendency to add to the panic by starting to worry about the feelings, and how they might affect you – both now and in the future.

4. Keep the present as your focus. Don’t let your mind run wild. Assume the persona of a detached observer. Simply ‘notice’ what is happening inside you right now. Try to be curious instead of anxious.

5. Focus on your breathing. Try to slow it down. Take deep, calm, steady breaths from your diaphragm. Notice how this helps – both mentally and physically.

6. If you are cold or shivery put a blanket round your shoulders. You want to feel comfortable and comforted.

7. Try to ground yourself in your environment. Notice the feel of your feet on the carpet, or run your hand over the fabric of the chair.

8. Be patient. Wait it out. Let the feelings run their course. Eventually they’ll fade and you’ll return to feeling normal.

9. Take it easy, and relax, when you feel the symptoms end. Give yourself time to recover from what you’ve just gone through.