Stress & Anxiety Resources

This is a list of resources for people struggling with Stress and/or Anxiety. I lumped together several of these topics because they either fall into preventing symptoms or dealing with them when they hit. Stress and Anxiety are NOT the same thing but they interact a lot and have many symptoms in common. Everyone experiences stress AND anxiety at times but only some people have ANXIETY DISORDERS. So some of these are aimed at helping people with everyday stress and have overly simplistic techniques that will not work for people with developed anxiety disorders.

(It helps to try things out but if you are struggling even after trying out these techniques or you have been diagnosed with a disorder, you may need professional help . Don't be afraid to seek help if you need AND if you are experiencing thoughts of suicide or harm please click here to chat with someone who can help!!!)

Often I have to send people individual links and I hate bombarding people with a ton of links to follow, so instead, I created this list so that it is easy to access great information all in one place. I will be creating lists like this one on several other topics as well so make sure to subscribe and keep an eye out for new posts :)

***This list is comprised of articles and resources that I have come across as I have helped people with these issues. Some of the sites these articles are on, are great resources, for all sorts of topics. Some of the sites only have that one good article! So be weary, always keep an open mind and try and seek the information that you need and can help you. I do not agree with every single piece of advice given and I try not to share resources that are mostly advice driven. I try to share the pieces that have backed up research behind them but sometimes blogs just do a better job of explaining these things in way that anyone can understand them. You may note that some of the sites these articles are on have nothing to do with this topic and that is because some of the topics can relate to all sorts situations. If you have questions, please DO NOT HESITATE to send me an email and we can talk about it. :)

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What Is Stress/What Is Anxiety

Anxiety.org - What is Anxiety? Stress.org - -Stress Effects ADAA - Tips to Manage Anxiety and Stress NIMH 5 Things You Should Know About Stress Help Guide - Stress Symptoms, Signs, and Causes MedLinePlus - Stress Also called: Psychological stress NIMH - Anxiety Disorders Mayo Clinic - Anxiety disorders Nonverbal Signs of Anxiety

Relaxing

20 Fun Ways to Relax on the Weekend

10 Relaxation Techniques That Zap Stress Fast Relaxation Techniques Using the Relaxation Response to Relieve Stress Relaxation techniques can reduce stress

Life Management

What is a Smart Goal ? ✨ Eisenhower's Urgent/Important Principle Using Time Effectively, Not Just Efficiently HOW TO MANAGE YOUR TIME EFFECTIVELY BUDGETING Wheel of Life: Close the gaps from where you are to where you want to be ADAA - Physical Activity Reduces Stress ​ Harvard - Exercising to relax APA - Stress and Sleep ​ Stress And Insomnia MANAGING STRESS: TOBACCO Harvard - How stress can make us overeat Mayo Clinic- Coping with anxiety: Can diet make a difference? MANAGING STRESS: ALCOHOL AND OTHER DRUGS Mayo Clining - Social support: Tap this tool to beat stress Pew Research Center - Social Media and the Cost of Caring

Coping Mechanisms/ Management Strategies

✨ How To Stop Trying To Control Everything Finding Flow What Is Flow Stress and Coping Mechanisms How Do You Cope? EIGHT EFFECTIVE STRESS MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES ✨ Unhealthy Responses to Stress and Common Bad Habits Coping with Morning Anxiety Art Therapy & Coping Skills Coping Skills for Anxiety Negative Coping and PTSD

Panic Attacks

Box Breathing ✨ 3 Breathing Exercises ✨ Grounding Techniques Diaphragmatic Breathing Panic Attacks: What They Are and How to Stop Them 7 Steps to Stop a Panic Attack ​ TOP 21 ANXIETY GROUNDING TECHNIQUES

Thinking/Feeling/Acting

CBT Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ​ Emotions - How To Understand, Identify and Release Your Emotions Cognitive Therapy Guide ​ Positive thinking: Stop negative self-talk to reduce stress ​ What Are Thoughts & Emotions? ​ Unusual Ways That Anxiety Affects Behavior

Christian Resources

7 Ways to Overcome Stress Stress: A Matter of Choice ✨ Stress, Health and Faith Christianity and Anxiety - Overcoming Anxiety With Belief

✨ Anxiety Disorders — Frequently Asked Questions

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