yes, I can relate, I also deal with anxiety. For me sticking with the same diet range of foods that I know keeps me satisfied and not have to think about what to eat each day, lessens my anxiety. Another thing that helps me is walking two times a day for 20min. I actually do this in my house and just walk from one end to another and put the timer on. I find this really helps lessen my anxiety as I walk and think things through. Then I'm ready for my day.
When I am experiencing anxiety when I'm out, I'll often stop and buy a few packs of gum and just chew through the whole pack and that seems to lessen my anxiety too...takes the edge off and gets me through...then the feeling usually passes ( I use to stop and buy candy when I would feel like that)
Recently I added meeting a group that is walking outside twice a week...at a nice pace for me...all these things have helped...I kept adding something each week...if it worked I keep it, if it causes me more anxiety I drop it...just get started...you can do it!!!! Figure out what works for you.
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