National Institute of Anxiety & Stress

Page 10: Seven Keys to Overcoming Anxiety

Table of Contents

1) Introduction
2) Seven Keys to Overcoming Anxiety
3) Educate Yourself
4) Address Roadblocks
5) Set Gradual, Progressive Goals
6) Train Your Body and Mind to Respond to Stress Differently
7) Sample Strategies: Learning Deep Breathing
8) Sample Strategies: How to Overcome Your Fear of Losing Control
9) Make Wellness a Way of Life
10) Personalize Your Solution
11) Celebrate Your Successes
12) Conclusion

Personalize Your Solution

The sixth key to overcoming anxiety is to personalize your solution. Because you are unique, your solution to overcoming anxiety will be unique too. Use the combination of anxiety-reducing strategies that works for you.

You may want to personalize your wellness program by combining anxiety-reducing techniques with counseling, medication, or other solutions that have helped you. Whatever you decide is OK. The important thing is that you consistently work toward a low-anxiety lifestyle program that promotes lasting change.

Next page: Celebrate Your Successes