Sorry to hear you are still suffering from some anxiety. All of these habits you have acquired are simply coping mechanisms and symptoms due to anxiety. Don’t look upon them as bad at all. So what if you rush a dinner, avoid certain places, or yawn allot right now. Once you have your anxiety under better control, those habits will disappear on their own.

From what I read in your comment, I think I can give you some better advice.

You are right not to fight feelings of panic or anxiety. Don’t fight anything. The root cause of anyone’s anxiety is “not accepting the present moment”. If, and when you feel anxiety coming on, just say to yourself,

“O.K. – so I’m feeling some stress and anxiety right now. Let it be as it is for this moment in time – that’s O.K. – I know that a little bit of stress and anxiety won’t hurt me, and now I will focus on letting my thoughts flow in and flow out without judging them as bad or good.”

This is what can help when you are right in the middle of stress and panic. You will begin to feel some relief soon after you accept your current moment regardless of how crazy your outer situation may be, or how anxious you are. Acceptance is the first key.

Once you have your anxiety under control through focusing on acceptance, then you can move on and begin making changes in your life so that your life situation is better for you.

True gratitude is another way to get out of current stress. Another is focusing on the inner body. Imagine all your stresses and outer issues as just that – OUTER. Which they are. Focus your attention to your body and you’re breathing as you imagine all your stress thoughts as external and outside of you. You will be entering a place where sacred stillness is – INSIDE of you.

Remember that all stressful things and happenings are external to what you really are and what you are really here for. Then remember that it’s only your ego and mind that get caught up in anxiety and panic – sometimes they THRIVE on the drama.

Your TRUE self is the witness that is silent, loving, and observing your body, your ego, and your mind. Try watching yourself and others move throughout the day. Watch with loving compassion and NO JUDGMENT good or bad.

We are all God’s creatures, and we are all one. NO-ONE is separate and apart, that includes you Emily.

Jacob

After three years of having panic attacks I have finally come to the root of my problems. Everything seemed so confusing before, but now I realise why I have been experiencing panic attacks. It seems that I wasn’t being true to myself. I was putting other people’s lives before my own. I was letting myself be manipulated. I am happy now to report that I have become aware of all of these things. I realise now how important it is to look after yourself. I feel more paniced and upset now then I have in a few years – but I think that I just need to let all the emotions out. Whether they are in the form of panic or tears. I feel like I am moving forward and regaining control of my life. I now just need to conquer the bad habbits that I’ve picked up to deal with panic; avoiding certain places, rushing dinners, constant yawning.. etc I would appreciate any tips or advice that you can offer to deal with these habbits.

Thanks again for this great website,
Emily