Remember these Anxiety Quotes Next Time You’re Feeling Stressed

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Dealing With Anxiety

Everyone—regardless of their age—experiences anxiety from time to time. Things like financial obligations, work deadlines, relationship troubles, and even traffic congestion can cause stress and trigger anxious feelings. Unfortunately, we can’t stress-proof our lives, but we can adopt ways to deal with these demands in the best way possible.

Firstly, it can help to realize that you are in charge of your life. You can put your problems in perspective by reframing your thoughts and focusing on a positive mindset. You also have the power to accept the things you cannot change, because let’s face it, some sources of stress are beyond our control, such as another person’s behavior.

Below, we’ve curated several quotes designed to restructure your thoughts and calm your mind the moment anxiety hits.

Top Quotes About Anxiety

While these quotes won’t address the underlying cause behind your anxiety, they can improve your outlook and help you relax in stressful situations. Make sure you bookmark this page or print these quotes out, and refer back to them anytime you need to overcome a bout of anxiety.

Quotes to Help with Anxiety and Relax Your Mind

“I promise you nothing is as chaotic as it seems. Nothing is worth your health. Nothing is worth poisoning yourself into stress, anxiety, and fear.” – Steve Maraboli
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability to choose one thought over another.” – William James
“Stop asking: Why is this happening to me? Start asking: How might I learn & grow from this?” – Karen Salmansohn
“Our anxiety does not come from thinking about the future, but from wanting to control it.” – Kahlil Gibran
“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” – Etty Hillesum
“Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations. The best is yet to come.” – Zig Ziglar
“Worry often gives a small thing a big shadow.” – Swedish Proverb

Calming Quotes for Anxiety

“Anxiety was born in the very same moment as mankind. And since we will never be able to master it, we will have to learn to live with it—just as we have learned to live with storms.” – Paulo Coelho
“You wouldn’t worry so much about what others think of you if you realized how seldom they do.” – Eleanor Roosevelt
“Anxiety’s like a rocking chair. It gives you something to do, but it doesn’t get you very far.” – Jodi Picoult
“Nothing is permanent in this wicked world — not even our troubles.” – Charlie Chaplin
“It’s not stress that kills us, it is our reaction to it.” – Hans Selye
“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” – Dan Millman
“Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.” – Thich Nhat Hanh

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Motivational Quotes for Anxiety

“You must learn to let go. Release the stress. You were never in control anyway.” – Steve Maraboli
“Sometimes the bad things that happen in our lives put us directly on the path to the most wonderful things that will ever happen to us.” – Nicole Reed
“If you can’t fly then run, if you can’t run then walk, if you can’t walk then crawl, but whatever you do you have to keep moving forward.” – Martin Luther King Jr.
“He who is not everyday conquering some fear has not learned the secret of life.” – Shannon L. Alder
“If you always do what you’ve always done, you’ll always get what you’ve always got.” – Steven Hayes
“Nothing diminishes anxiety faster than action.” – Walter Anderson
“If you can dream it, you can do it.” – Walt Disney

Strategies to Overcome Anxiety

While there are many different ways to deal with anxiety, identifying the sources of your stress is often the best place to start. This means you can predict when anxiety may arise and proactively plan ways to either change the situation or change your reaction.

Get some exercise, and make it regular. Scientific research has shown that physical activity can help to reduce stress levels and elevate overall mood. During exercise, our body releases chemicals, known as endorphins, which can reduce our perception of pain, promote positive emotions, and improve our ability to sleep. In fact, even 5 minutes of aerobic exercise (e.g. walking, running, or yoga) can relieve symptoms of anxiety, according to the American Psychology Association.
Practice slow breathing. When anxiety arises, your muscles tense up, and your breathing accelerates and becomes more shallow. To help slow your heart rate, and distract yourself from the problem, try taking long, deep breaths in and out for just five minutes.
Stay in the present and cultivate optimistic thinking. Anxiety can cause your mind to wander and consider worst-case scenarios about events that haven’t happened yet. Try to stay in the moment and avoid contemplating millions of potential scenarios that will never actually come to fruition.
Repeatedly exposing yourself to the trigger. Anxiety often arises from irrational fears, which can often result in avoidance behaviors. For example, it’s common for people with social anxiety to avoid public speaking or large gatherings of people. In these situations, exposing yourself to the stressful situation can progressively reduce your anxiety and allow you to gain more confidence.
Record your thoughts for later. Are your thoughts keeping you awake at night? Writing down your feelings instead of replaying them over and over again in your head can make it easier to fall asleep at night. Once jotted down, you can always revisit those worries in the morning. Also, keeping a diary can help determine underlying triggers.
Try Cannabinoid Oil. While research is still in the early stages, cannabinoid (CBD) oil has shown help to treat anxiety and a range of other conditions such as chronic pain, multiple sclerosis, and insomnia. CBD oil provides a calming effect on the central nervous system and can provide instant relief from anxiety-related symptoms.

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Is Your Anxiety Manageable?

Anxiety is a normal reaction to the many events and situations life unexpectedly throws at us. The small amount of discomfort from normal stress can even be beneficial; for instance, it could make you study harder for an upcoming exam. Although, anxiety can turn into a bigger problem when the source or intensity becomes unmanageable or overwhelming–both of which can be signs of an anxiety disorder.

Anxiety disorders affect over 40 million adults (aged over 18) in the United States every year. [1] People who suffer from an anxiety disorder can experience a constant sense of fear and impending panic that interferes with their everyday life. The persistent symptoms can become so intense they make it difficult to concentrate, sleep, and even carry out ordinary tasks. While each person’s experience with anxiety is different, common signs and symptoms of an anxiety disorder include:

Emotional:

Excessively worrying about the past, present, and future
Feeling powerless or apprehensive
Racing thoughts that are difficult to control
Avoiding situations that make you feel anxious

Physical:

Increased heart rate
Rapid breathing or shortness of breath
Blushing and sweating
Shaking and trembling
Muscle tension and headaches
Stomach pains and diarrhea

If you are suffering from these symptoms on an ongoing basis with little relief from your current treatment, it may be worth considering medical marijuana or CBD oil as an alternative.

Medical marijuana may help:

Social anxiety disorder (SAD)
Panic disorder
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
General anxiety disorder (GAD)
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Why Medical Marijuana is Effective For Anxiety?

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Marijuana has been used for centuries to calm the mind and body. Now, research is confirming what we expected all along–marijuana effectively alleviates symptoms of anxiety.

Marijuana contains over 100 active chemical constitutes, known as cannabinoids. The two most abundant are tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and cannabidiol (CBD). CBD is the main cannabinoid used to treat anxiety as its non-psychoactive and does not trigger a “high” or alter consciousness. In fact, research has shown that CBD has a calming effect on our body’s central nervous system.

In a recent study, 72 adults presenting with anxiety and poor sleep were given 25-75 mg of CBD per day for one month. Anxiety levels significantly decreased in 79% of patients, while 67% of patients improved their sleeping habits. [2]

In another study, patients with generalized social anxiety disorder (GAD) were given 60mg of CBD or a placebo before participating in a simulated public speaking test. Pre-treatment with CBD was shown to significantly reduce anxiety-related symptoms, including reduced blood pressure, heart rate, skin flushing, speech discomfort, and cognitive impairment. [3]

Scientists have further corroborated the anti-anxiety effects of CBD through brain scans that demonstrate cerebral blood circulation patterns are consistent with a reduction in anxiety. [4]

Do You Need Help With Anxiety?

Remember, some level of anxiety is perfectly normal–and even beneficial in certain situations. Although, if you feel it’s impacting your day-to-day, becoming difficult to control and arising irrationally, you might need to seek professional help or try alternative forms of anxiety management.

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