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My Anxiety Is Horrible TodayFeelingsMy Anxiety Is Horrible Today<div class="ExternalClassCA76D4A116184A6B9E0EDB4D4365FF92"><p style="font-family:georgia;font-size:16px;">​R<span>ecently I've been having problems coping with my anxiety and today has been just a horrible day. I constantly feel like crying and giving up. I just need someone so I can talk to them.  </span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div><div class="ExternalClass12AC68FF900F4FA69BA3E1BD75464557"><div><div class="ExternalClassCA76D4A116184A6B9E0EDB4D4365FF92"><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>We are glad you’re reaching out to talk about this! Anxiety can be very difficult to manage. Talking about this is such a great step to take for yourself, because you need and deserve support. It can be difficult for people who haven’t experienced this kind of anxiety to really understand how much it can affect a person’s daily life. It’s understandable that you need support and empathy, and this is a great resource for being able to share these feelings in a safe and non-judgmental environment.</span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>There are different relaxation techniques that can be very effective for managing anxiety. When anxious feelings are very high, it can help to get exercise, such as yoga which combines physical activity with relaxation. Meditating can be helpful, as well. It can be difficult to clear anxiety out of the mind, so guided meditations on Youtube can be helpful in directing the mind toward a more productive thought process. There is also something called Progressive Muscle Relaxation that can be helpful. </span><br></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>We have some tips on how to stay healthy so your anxiety does not keep building up:</span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span></span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><a href="/Pages/11-Ways-To-Combat-Anxiety.aspx">http://www.yourlifeyourvoice.org/v2/Pages/11-Ways-To-Combat-Anxiety.aspx​</a> </p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>I hope these tips are helpful to you. It is very important that you are able to talk about these feelings, so we would be glad to speak to you more about what you are going through. If you prefer to email, that is fine, but keep in mind that it can take 24-48 hours to receive a response. If you would like to be able to have a conversation, and receive an immediate response, there are several ways to speak to a counselor directly:</span><br></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><b><span>CHAT </span></b><span>with a Your Life Your Voice Counselor through </span><a href="/" style="background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);"><span>www.yourlifeyourvoice.org</span></a><br></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><b>TEXT</b> YLYV<span> Counselors by texting VOICE to 20121, more details about this service are on </span><a href="/">www.yourlifeyourvoice.org</a>.<br></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span style="background-image:initial;background-position:initial;background-size:initial;background-repeat:initial;background-attachment:initial;background-origin:initial;background-clip:initial;"> </span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>There are also counselors available to speak to you by </span><b><span>PHONE</span></b><span> 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at </span><span class="MsoHyperlink"><span>1-800-448-3000.</span></span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>Thank you so much for taking this step for yourself. You are not alone! We hope you reach out for more support!</span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>Sincerely,</span><br></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span><span style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"> </span><p class="MsoNormal" style="font-family:tahoma;font-size:16px;"><span>Shannon, Counselor</span></p> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span> <span style="font-size:16px;"> </span></div></div> </div>15

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