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5 reasons why anxiety is so hard to manage (and what you can do to cope)
Posted: April 7, 2014 at 12:43 pm
This article originally appeared on AlterNet.
Have you ever had a friend or family member tell you to just get over it when you felt sad or worried? If getting rid of negative emotions is so easy, why is it thatmore than 21 million children and adults get diagnosed with depression each year and that depression is the leading cause of disability for adults age 15-44?Why is it that 40 million adults in the United States suffer from an anxiety disorder? The truth is we cant just get rid of negative emotions whenever we feel like it. Sometimes we can distract ourselves or think more positively, but at other times the emotions grab hold of us and cling on.
The reason it is such a struggle to combat negative emotions is that they are there for a reasonto warn us of danger and gear up our minds and bodies for escape or self-protection or to help us withdraw and conserve energy when we face a loss. But sometimes these reactions are unwarranted, too intense, or interfere with effective coping and problem-solving. Below are five reasons why negative emotions are so hard to manage.
1.Your brain is wired for survival, not happiness. That is why it keeps bringing up negative emotions, past mistakes and worries about the future. Because of this wiring, you canget stuck in repetitive cycles of self-criticism, worry and fear that interfere with your ability to enjoy the present moment.
2.It doesnt work to just shove negative emotions down or pretend they dont exist. Your mind will keep bringing them up again as a reminder that you have an ongoing problem that needs to be handled (even when there is nothing you can actually do to make it better). Research by Daniel Wegner and colleagues suggests that suppressing thoughts while in anegative mood makes it more likely that both the thoughts and the negative mood will reoccur.
3.Your body and mind react to mental images and events as if they are events happening in the real world. Try thinking about smelling and then biting into alemon. You will likely feel a change in saliva in your mouth. Now think about putting your hand on a hot stove. Do you feel your heart pounding a bit faster? You can get just as stressed by thoughts about an event as by the event itself. When negative feelings become chronic, they wear out your mind and body, causing inflammation, hormonal imbalance, or impaired immunity.
4.Negative thoughts feed on each other. You may worry about not having enough money. Next you think, What if I lose my job? Then you wonder you could ask for help and next thing, youre feeling alone and unsupported. Rumination can turn a controllable problem into a set of insurmountable difficulties.
5. The things you do to avoid or try to cope with feeling negative emotions may be more counterproductive than the emotions themselves. You may turnto alcohol, marijuana, or excess use of prescription drugs to escape feeling bad. These substances can have long-term negative effects on mood and motivation and have addictiveproperties. Turning to food excessively can lead to overweight or obesity and low self-esteem associated with weight gain. Getting angry and blaming othersfor your negative emotions can strain your relationships. Retail therapy can lead to debt.
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What Happens to the Ego When Physical Beauty Fades? – A New Earth – OWN – Video
Posted: April 6, 2014 at 12:46 am
What Happens to the Ego When Physical Beauty Fades? - A New Earth - OWN
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Eckhart Tolle talks about The Source of All Trust – Video
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Eckhart Tolle talks about The Source of All Trust
In response to a moving question about regaining trust, Eckhart offers a powerful talk on awakening to our depths and becoming "fully human" through the proc...
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Janina Castellano – LOVE ME (Public Performance) – Video
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Janina Castellano - LOVE ME (Public Performance)
Is it possible to beg for the love of strangers in public? Entire Duration of the piece in real time: 25min. We are all beggars with empty pockets, trying to...
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Kathryn Ledson: Books that changed me
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The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings - J.R.R. Tolkien
There was quite a period of time after Enid Blyton and Elyne Mitchell where I searched unsatisfied for magic and adventure in the fiction I read. Then, when I was 13 years old, I was given The Hobbit to read, followed by The Lord of the Rings. Those stories gave my imagination a mighty shove and I realised then anything was possible in the world of fiction and fantasy. And I loved that idea. Absolutely loved it.
The Old Man and Mr Smith - Peter Ustinov
God and the Devil visit Earth in human disguise for the first time since Creation to inspect their handiwork. The Devil's in his element, of course, and poor God tries to keep up; he's way out of his depth, especially in America. These days, when watching the news, I'm often reminded of this funny story. Since reading it more than 20 years ago, I'm inclined to view global events through a more satirical eye. It makes the horror slightly less horrific.
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A Fortunate Life - A.B. Facey
The life and times of an Aussie battler, Albert Facey. That poor, lucky man - blessed with a bloody great attitude. Has anyone survived more difficulty and hardship in life, only to consider themselves "fortunate"? We could all do with a dose of A Fortunate Life now and then. It should sit on everyone's bedside table, like a bible, as a reminder to count your blessings; a powerful daily practice. And next to the book, a big box of tissues.
The Fountainhead - Ayn Rand
I adore Howard Roark and measure all men against him. His passion and devotion to his own truth; that he loved Dominique without needing to change her. And that bedroom scene. I realised I could never write a sex scene that would be good enough, so I don't. Rand was way ahead of her time. After reading The Fountainhead (and then Atlas Shrugged) I researched Ayn Rand but discovered I probably wouldn't like her, so stopped the research.
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THE HOBBIT and THE LORD OF THE RINGS J.R.R. Tolkien
There was quite a period of time after Enid Blyton and Elyne Mitchell where I searched unsatisfied for magic and adventure in the fiction I read. Then, when I was 13, I was given The Hobbit to read, followed by The Lord of the Rings. I realised then anything was possible in the world of fiction and fantasy and I loved that idea, absolutely loved it.
THE OLD MAN AND MR SMITH Peter Ustinov
God and the Devil visit Earth in human disguise. The devil's in his element, of course, and poor God tries to keep up. He is way out of his depth, especially in America. Since reading it more than 20 years ago, I am inclined to view global events through a more satirical eye. It makes the horror slightly less horrific.
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A FORTUNATE LIFE A.B. Facey
The life and times of an Aussie battler, Albert Facey. That poor, lucky man - blessed with a bloody great attitude. Has anyone survived more difficulty and hardship in life, only to consider themselves ''fortunate''? We could all do with a dose of A Fortunate Life now and then.
THE FOUNTAINHEAD Ayn Rand
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Present Moment Monday’s by Michele Penn #39. Thank you Eckhart Tolle for your inspiration. – Video
Posted: April 5, 2014 at 3:54 am
Present Moment Monday #39;s by Michele Penn #39. Thank you Eckhart Tolle for your inspiration.
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Just How Much Can We Live Without? – A New Earth – Oprah Winfrey Network – Video
Posted: April 4, 2014 at 1:45 pm
Just How Much Can We Live Without? - A New Earth - Oprah Winfrey Network
Subscribe to OWN: http://bit.ly/18Lz0rV Spiritual teacher Eckhart Tolle says we sometimes try to find ourselves in things or ideas, which creates a false sen...
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How to Find Your Life Purpose, Eckhart Tolle – Video
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How to Find Your Life Purpose, Eckhart Tolle
Spiritual Teacher Echkart Tolle plays Far Cry 3! OK, Eckhart has probably never played this video game. But if he did it might be something like this. Eckhar...
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Love/Hate relationships (by Eckhart Tolle) – Video
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Love/Hate relationships (by Eckhart Tolle)
Unless and until you access the consciousness frequency of presence, all relationships, and particularly intimate relationships, are deeply flawed and ultima...
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