It is not easy to deal with your fears, anxieties, or any type

of mental disorder. If you have such a problem, the first step

is that you should talk to a professional who can get you

started in the right path of getting better. Getting help from

a counselor or other professional is very important and can

provide you much help and insights in dealing with your current

problem. Getting help from a professional should be the first

thing you do in getting better. In the meantime, here are some

techniques a person can use to help manage their fears,

anxieties, and other issues.

Learn to take it one day at a time. Instead of worrying about

how you will get through the rest of the week or coming month,

try to focus on today. Each day can provide us with different

opportunities to learn new things and that includes learning

how to deal with your problems. Focus on the present and stop

trying to predict what may happen next week. Next week will

take care of itself.

A good way to manage your problem is to challenge your negative

thinking with positive statements and realistic thinking. When

encountering thoughts that make your fearful or anxious,

challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will

maintain objectivity and common sense.

When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with

a lot of anxiety, the first thing you can do is to divide the

task into a series of smaller steps. Completing these smaller

tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and

increases your chances of success.

Sometimes, we may be nervous doing a certain task that may be

scary. When this happens, visualize yourself doing the task in

your mind. For instance, you and your team have to play in the

championship hockey game in front of a large group of people in

the next few days. Before the big day comes, imagine yourself

playing the game in your mind. Imagine that your playing in

front of a large audience. By playing the game in your mind,

you will be better prepared to perform for real when the time

comes. Self Visualization is a great way to reduce the fear and

stress of a coming situation.

Sometimes we encounter a scary situation that gets us all

upset. When encountering these events, always remember to get

all of the facts of the given situation. Gathering the facts

can prevent us from relying on exaggerated and fearful

assumptions. By focusing on the facts, a person can rely on

what is reality and what is not.

As a Layman, I realize it is not easy to deal with all of our

fears and other problems, however there are all kinds of help

available. Remember to take advantage of the help that is

around you. The key is to be patient and not to give up. In

time, you will be able to find those resources that will help

you with your problems.