You can help change these feelings through Coping strategies Self-care Treatment Coping strategies Try breathing exercises; or just focus on your breathing Go for a walk or a run Listen to music
Self-care Eat healthily and take regular exercise Have a structured daily routine Find supportive relationships Recognise when you are becoming unwell Treatment Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) helps you understand the links between your thoughts, feelings and behaviour. It might help you stop avoiding things, and help you cope with other symptoms. Stress Management helps you develop skills such as relaxation, assertiveness and positive self-talk Medication can also help; speak to your GP if you think this could help you.
Distract yourself with something comforting Make a note of the positive thoughts you have Talk to someone you trust Talk to people with similar experiences Give yourself time
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