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Anxiety is a common part of the grieving process, but if your anxiety symptoms do not dissipate after 6 months after the loss of a loved one, you may be experiencing a complicated grief or an anxiety disorder. Anxiety is a common and even expected part of the grieving process, but people with a syndrome known as complicated grief are at higher risk for developing an anxiety disorder. People who experience intense grief symptoms that interfere with daily life and occur more than 6 months after a loss may have complicated grief, which is frequently associated with an anxiety disorder.

While it’s important not to put a timetable on the grieving process, there is help and support available to help you gain back your sense of control, manage symptoms, and calm anxious thinking. Medication, counseling, or a combination of the two can help treat anxiety. Counseling can introduce coping skills for anxiety symptoms and teach you to reframe negative thoughts and interrupt harmful behaviors. Counselors can also provide grief support by allowing a person to discuss the loss in a safe and non-judging environment. For further assistance contact me.

Go back to basics – Grief and anxiety can make it difficult to take care of your daily needs. So if you’re not sure where to start in managing anxiety after a loss, go back the basics. Take steps to improve sleep, eat healthy, and exercise your body. Spend time with family and friends who give you energy and support. Engage in your favorite activities and put things on the calendar you know you’ll enjoy. When daily tasks begin to feel more manageable, your anxiety has a greater chance of receding. Find a support community – No one should ever feel alone in the grieving process. Grief support groups at your local community center, school, hospital, or place of worship are wonderful communities to help you share your thoughts and surround yourself with others who can relate and provide insight. Your employer also may provide employee assistance services that can help connect you to local grief support groups or to counseling. If you cannot find anything in your own community, consider how online groups can connect you to people experiencing similar losses. Ask for help – Working through grief and anxiety should never have to be a solo endeavor. If you have financial tasks or other life tasks that need to be addressed after a loss, don’t hesitate to ask family and friends to step in and lend aid. Talking with a counselor about the loss and gaining tools to manage symptoms can also help prevent complicated grief or the development of an anxiety disorder. Also, make sure that you check in with your doctor to make sure that physical health issues aren’t also contributing to your level of anxiety. With the right self-care and support, you can gain back your sense of control after a loss. Life may not feel manageable now, but with time and the right tools, you can begin to sculpt the life you want for yourself and care for your mind and body. What steps can you take today to help manage your anxiety and navigate grief?

Therapy, especially cognitive behavioral therapy, which focuses on behavior change, or exposure therapy, which can help people deal with irrational fears in a safe and controlled environment. These are considered highly effective for anxiety. You can find a therapist who practices these specific methods at the Anxiety and Depression Association of America. Stress reduction methods, such as yoga, meditation, and mindfulness, have been shown to be effective in controlling symptoms of anxiety. Best of all, you can often practice these at home, at no cost. Exercise is another free way to manage anxiety symptoms. Even a brief walk can boost mood and reduce stress. Exercise is another free way to manage anxiety symptoms. Medications such as antidepressants for mood, mild tranquilizers to reduce panic, sleep aids, and beta-blockers to treat shaking and racing heart symptoms are all considered tools for managing symptoms, though they don’t treat the underlying causes. Learn more about the most common types of anxiety medications doctors prescribe. Herbal supplements and natural remedies such as omega 3 fatty acids can also be helpful. With your doctor’s permission, you might consider trying one of these home remedies for natural anxiety relief. CBD and other types of medical marijuana may take the edge off anxiety, though many doctors urge caution. Don’t turn to alcohol or recreational drugs, because they can lead to addiction and make your anxiety symptoms worse. Take a break. Anxiety makes you feel like you’re always running away from disaster. If you step back and take a breather, you’ll notice how smoothly the world spins without constant vigilance. Stay nourished. Feeling anxious can ruin your appetite or trigger junk food binges, which can make you feel jittery or worse. Try eating more whole-food, plant-based or protein-packed meals and snacks to boost your energy and keep your blood sugar even. Unplug. Social media is a proven source of anxiety for many people, but it can also help you stay connected. If you feel the need to go online, choose friendly, good-news sources and block those that make you feel more anxious. Limit caffeine and alcohol. Stimulants can aggravate anxiety and—in large doses—even trigger panic attacks. Go for seltzer, decaf coffee or hot or iced herbal tea instead. (Be sure to limit these other anxiety-inducing foods, too.) Get enough sleep. Anxiety can make it hard to sleep, and lack of sleep makes anxiety symptoms worse. Break that vicious cycle by avoiding caffeine and using these simple tricks to get to sleep. If these don’t work, talk to your doctor about trying sleep medication. Exercise. It’s worth repeating: Moving can help you burn energy and release soothing chemicals in your brain. Even a little bit helps. Take deep breaths. Deep, diaphragmatic breathing may give you a more positive outlook. Try to make your inhales and exhales the same duration. Daily mindful breathing exercises have been shown to measurably reduce anxiety and depression symptoms. Laugh! Ok, you’re not seeing much to chuckle about in life—or your anxiety. But try laughing at both and see how much better you feel. Avoid triggers. If certain people or situations make you feel especially fearful or panicked, avoid them until you’re more in control. Not sure what’s really bothering you? Write in a journal or track your symptoms in an app. Connect with others. Isolation is both a symptom of and a trigger for anxiety. Talk to your friends and family, even if you’re feeling overwhelmed, or consider joining a support group. Just being around people, even if you don’t feel like socializing, can defuse your symptoms. There’s an app for that. Anxiety is prevalent among young people, so it’s no wonder many free apps and trackers are available to help people manage their symptoms and get access to care.

Dear Try to accept things, Acceptance is main thing, don't take minor things more seriously.. u are living in past, live in present... PRAYER IS THE BEST WHICH U CAN GIVE TO UR LOVED ONES AND U WILL FEEL RELAXED,,, main things towards any problem is to motivate urself by accepting challenges, by facing them,  Sufferings are also part of our life, we have to follow both,happiness and sadness.. We are here to help u.

It seems to be PTSD induced anxiety disorder. It needs to be treated asap otherwise it may get complicated. It can be well treated with homeopathic medication and counseling sessions effectively and without any side effects and addiction.

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Hi Losing someone special in life is painful, but thinking about it in negative ways is not useful. Best is to understand why u should forget your father and my advice will be not to repeat your brain that I should forget his death. Bcz more u say so!!  more you will remember that movement. And talking about panic attack you need to remember that anxiety is very common to all of us and when every you feel same, please distract your brain by counting backword from 100 to 1. And better is to have sesion of CBT to overcome this problem.

Hi I understand it can be tough to lose a parent. You are feeling extremely anxious and you get panic attacks. To feel better you can book an appointment with a psychologist. A psychologist will guide you on how to manage anxiety.

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Anxiety is a common part of grieving process but if your anxiety symptoms do not dissipate after six months after the loss of a loved one it's quite possible you might be experiencing a complicated grief or in anxiety disorder. When you suffer a loss affects can feel paralyzing grieving people often feel that they have lost their sense of safety and control in life and they find themselves panicking or worrying excessively about what or whom else they could lose in the future. They can have trouble sleeping or take care of themselves which can put them at higher risk of anxiety. Answer my question Do you experience any shortness of breath? Any chest pain? Any sensation of choking or nausea? Any kind of dizziness? Any chill or heat sensations? Fear of dying ?

TREATMENT OPTIONS----- # it's important not to put a time table on the grieving process there is help and support available to help you gain back your sense of control manage all symptoms you are going through and calm anxious thinking. # homoeopathic medication --- safe non habit forming effective meds. # talking to therapist . counselling will let you know various coping skills for anxiety symptoms and will teach you to reframe negative thoughts.

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Hello dear I can understand what you might be feeling and what you are going through. It might be hard for you to stop thinking about the incident and move on. Your thoughts might be irritating you. Don't worry, consult a good therapist or a psychologist as soon as possible. You can also contact me and I will help you towards your recovery. Let's discuss your issue in detail so that you can get towards your solutions. Take care. Stay safe and strong. Everything will be alright. You got this!!

Consult a psychological Counselor personally either online or Offline to have a clarity and understanding about yourself..

Hi... Your concern is more cognitive in nature, triggering out of loss of loved one (father). Panic is basically a freeze response generated by the small animal brain (dorsal raphe nucleus) still part of our human brain. This response was typically meant to save our life, threatened by a predator in a wild setting. Birds also demonstrate this freeze response when threatened for life. The strange part is how our human mind is generating this response in the modern world where there is no physical threat to our life but may be to our self esteem, performance, socio-economic survival, etc.

Consult a Psychologist. CBT along with Grief Counselling is required.

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