How to stay calm when anxiety comes?

Answer:
Which makes more energy available to you being calm, or anxious? What if being calm was not your most powerful place to work from.

It is hard work trying not to be what you are, and it also makes the way your body naturally responds bad or wrong.

Instead of trying to make yourself be calm, why not try to use the feeling of anxiety skillfully to serve you better.

Soo feel the anxiety, feel the energy it fills you with. feel how alive you are at that moment, and then ask yourself is this actually a bad feeling.

Then challenge the fears, and worries that come up, because they will.

Like asking what is the worse case scenario. Ok, so if that happens is it really as bad as my fear would like to convince me it is? Fear is not quite as powerful, and scary when you put the spot light on it!

Last remind yourself of why you are doing what you are doing, What is great and exciting about it? What will you get from it. Then hold on to these feelings like an anchor that will keep you steady, even if you are tossed a few waves of fear.

Hope this helps!

Close your eyes.. try and block out the sound and just .. breathe...

THINK IN YOUR HEAD THAT WHATEVER YOUR DOING YOU'VE DONE IT FOREVER AND THAT THERE IS NO REASON TO BE ANXUS.

See site below for natural help with anxiety and panic. Aghh!

identify your bodily responses to anxiety and then work on these directly. if it is heart palpitations, for example, you can consciously dampen these by relaxation techniques. thinking about a flowing river, hearing the water splash around, might also be soothing. imagine that the river is your blood stream and let it flow, let it flow, let it flow... until all worries are gone.

Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of dread, fear or distress over a real or imagined threat to your mental or physical well-being.

Physical Symptoms
Rapid pulse and/or breathing rate; racing or pounding heart
Dry mouth; sweating
Trembling
Shortness of breath; faintness
Numbness/tingling of the hands, feet or other body part
Feeling a "lump in the throat"
Stomach problems

Psychological Symptoms
Anger; irritability
Lack of concentration; poor memory

A certain amount of anxiety is normal. It can prompt you to study for a test. It can alert you to seek safety when you are in physical danger. Anxiety is not normal, though, when there is no apparent reason for it or when it overwhelms and interferes with your day-to-day life.

Anxiety can be a symptom of medical conditions such as:
A heart attack
An overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
An excess of hormones made by the glands located above the kidneys called the adrenal glands (Cushing's Syndrome)
A side effect of some medications
A withdrawal reaction from nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, drugs or medicines, such as sleeping pills

Anxiety can also be a symptom of a number of illnesses known as anxiety disorders. These include:
Phobias (See "Phobias".)
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder (See "Panic Attacks".)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Critical Incident Stress Syndrome. (See "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder".)

When anxiety is mild and/or does not interfere with daily living, it can be dealt with using self-help techniques. (See "Self-Help" below.)

Anxiety disorders are some of the most common conditions people suffer with. They often respond well to treatment.

Treatment
Treating any medical condition which causes the anxiety
Psychological counseling
Medication. Examples include anti-anxiety medicines, such as Xanax, and antidepressants, such as Tofranil and Prozac.
Self-help groups, such as Agoraphobics in Motion (AIM).

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Anxiety
Anxiety is a feeling of dread, fear or distress over a real or imagined threat to your mental or physical well-being.

Physical Symptoms
Rapid pulse and/or breathing rate; racing or pounding heart
Dry mouth; sweating
Trembling
Shortness of breath; faintness
Numbness/tingling of the hands, feet or other body part
Feeling a "lump in the throat"
Stomach problems

Psychological Symptoms
Anger; irritability
Lack of concentration; poor memory

A certain amount of anxiety is normal. It can prompt you to study for a test. It can alert you to seek safety when you are in physical danger. Anxiety is not normal, though, when there is no apparent reason for it or when it overwhelms and interferes with your day-to-day life.

Anxiety can be a symptom of medical conditions such as:
A heart attack
An overactive thyroid gland (hyperthyroidism)
Low blood sugar (hypoglycemia)
An excess of hormones made by the glands located above the kidneys called the adrenal glands (Cushing's Syndrome)
A side effect of some medications
A withdrawal reaction from nicotine, alcohol, caffeine, drugs or medicines, such as sleeping pills

Anxiety can also be a symptom of a number of illnesses known as anxiety disorders. These include:
Phobias (See "Phobias".)
Panic Attacks and Panic Disorder (See "Panic Attacks".)
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and Critical Incident Stress Syndrome. (See "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder".)

When anxiety is mild and/or does not interfere with daily living, it can be dealt with using self-help techniques. (See "Self-Help" below.)

Anxiety disorders are some of the most common conditions people suffer with. They often respond well to treatment.

Treatment
Treating any medical condition which causes the anxiety
Psychological counseling
Medication. Examples include anti-anxiety medicines, such as Xanax, and antidepressants, such as Tofranil and Prozac.
Self-help groups, such as Agoraphobics in Motion (AIM). (See "National Resources".)

Questions to Ask
With anxiety, are any of these heart attack signs present?

Chest pressure or pain (may spread to the arm, neck, tooth, or jaw)

Feeling of chest tightness, squeezing, or heaviness that lasts more than a few minutes or goes away and comes back

Chest discomfort with: Shortness of breath; nausea; sweating; fast or uneven pulse; lightheadedness; or fainting

Atypical chest pain, abdominal or stomach pain

An uneasy feeling in the chest with: Unexplained anxiety, fatigue, or weakness; fluttering heartbeats; or severe indigestion (doesn't go away with an antacid)

Sweating for no reason; pale, gray, or clammy skin

With anxiety, are these signs present?

Excessive hair growth

Round face and puffy eyes

Skin changes - reddening, thinning and stretch marks

High blood pressure

Do you have these symptoms with the anxiety?

Rapid heartbeat

Hyperactivity

Problems sleeping

Weight loss

Muscle weakness, tremors

Bulging eyes

Feeling hot or warm all the time

If you have been through or seen a traumatic event, see "Questions to Ask" in "Posttraumatic Stress Disorder" .

Do you have anxiety only under the following conditions?

When you don't eat or when you do too much physically, especially if you are a diabetic

During the two weeks before your menstrual periods if you are female

Does the anxiety come only after any of the following?

Taking an over-the-counter (OTC) or prescription medicine

Withdrawing from medication, nicotine, alcohol, or drugs

Have you had any of these problems?

Panic attacks followed for one month by fears of getting another one

Worry about what would happen with another panic attack

A change in what you do related to panic attacks, such as avoiding places, not being able to leave the house, or being left alone

Do any of the following keep you from doing your daily activities?

Checking something over and over again, such as checking if you've locked the door even though it is locked

Repeated, unwanted thoughts, such as worrying you could harm someone

Repeated, senseless acts, such as washing your hands over and over again

Is anxiety in general keeping you from doing the things you need to do every day?

Self-Help
Look for the cause of the stress that results in anxiety and deal with it through the use of stress management techniques. (See "Stress - Self-Help".)

Lessen your exposure to things that cause you distress.

Talk about your fears and anxieties with someone you trust, such as a friend, spouse, teacher, etc.

Eat healthy foods. Eat at regular times. Don't skip meals.

If you are prone to low blood sugar episodes, eat 5-6 small meals per day instead of 3 larger ones. Avoid sweets on a regular basis, but carry a quick source of sugar with you at all times, such as a small can of orange juice. This will give you a quick boost in the event that you do get a low blood sugar reaction.

Exercise regularly.

Limit or avoid caffeine intake after 12:00 noon. Caffeine can worsen anxiety and lead to poor sleeping patterns. If you must drink coffee, switch to decaffeinated. Also drink decaffeinated teas, colas and other sodas. Limit your intake of chocolate.

Avoid nicotine and use alcohol in moderation.

Avoid medicines that have a stimulating effect which can cause anxiety-like symptoms. Examples are OTC diet pills and stay awake pills.

Do some form of relaxation exercise daily. Examples include biofeedback, deep muscle relaxation, meditation, deep breathing exercises, yoga, and tai chi.

Don't overwhelm yourself. Plan your schedule for what you can handle both physically and mentally.

Do a stress rehearsal for events that cause anxiety. Imagine yourself feeling calm and in control during the event several times before it really occurs.

Use a Thought Zapper. By linking stressful or negative thoughts with an unpleasant event, you can learn to eliminate the thoughts. For example:

Place a rubber band around your wrist.

Become aware of a negative thought.

Stretch the rubber band and give yourself a zap.

Repeat as needed.

Be prepared to deal with symptoms of anxiety if you think they will happen. For example, if you have hyperventilated in the past, carry a paper bag with you. If you do hyperventilate, cover your mouth and nose with the paper bag. Breathe into the paper bag slowly and re-breathe the air. Do this in and out at least 10 times. Remove the bag and breathe normally a few minutes. Repeat breathing in and out of the paper bag as needed.

Help others. The positive feelings from this can help you overcome or forget about your anxiety.

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