Hibernation Anxiety: Does it pay to be alone with our thoughts?

Dear Readers,

The onset of an anxiety attack can strike at any moment. It's been my experience that whenever i find time to let my mind race in all different directions, i tend to start feeling a bit anxious. If im not out hanging with friends or doing some work, or distracting myself with some leisurely activity. I find myself alone with only my thoughts to keep me company.

I obviously can't speak for all of you out there, but i do know that by not distracting myself in a constructive manner, i start to ask really deep thought provoking questions. Am i on the right path in life? Are my friends really genuine? Am i really exploring my full potential? Will i ever find my soulmate?

You would be surprised where the mind can take you if you let it. At some point you have to stop yourself and do as Dr. Lucipher (referred to in my previous article) would tell you to do. "JUST BE" Try to stop yourself from thinking so much, stop yourself from asking questions that you will not find an immediate answer to.

I know it's easier said than done. BELIEVE ME I KNOW!!

It's either we gain control of our lives and emotions or we let it overtake us and drown us in our sorrows, fears and contemplations. If you start feeling anxious as i do when these moments occur, you can try one of the following: Call a friend, read a book, take a walk. As often spoken by every health professional across the planet, exercise is a great way to relieve stress and let go of our immediate anxieties. Maybe grab a punching bag and unleash your frustration that way. Dont take my advice to mean that you should become a vigilante and find yourself seeking trouble in the wrong places.

WHATEVER WORKS FOR YOU IS A GREAT IDEA!!

JUST DO SOMETHING!! Anything you do to take yourself out of that moment of meaningless contemplation will help ease your anxieties. As long as we continue to bottle up our problems, we are going to remain their victim. By no means is thinking a crime! i've always been keen on philosophy and trying to figure out the world around me, but there are better ways to deal with our concerns than just asking questions.

If you are going to question yourself constantly, atleast spend more of your time thinking of possible answers, because an unanswered question just creates doubt and frustration and there are just better things to do with our time. Tell me readers, how do you relieve your anxieties?

_The People_