When Someone You Know Has To Deal With Depression, Anxiety And
Fear
What do you do when you someone you know has to deal with
persistent fears and anxieties or even depression? Well the
first thing you need to do is to get the person to seek the
services of a professional and/or counselor who can lead them in
the right direction and give them the help they need. In the
meantime, here are some other things you can do to help the
person cope.
Learn as much as you can in managing fears, anxieties and
depression. There are many books and information that will
educate on how to deal with fear and anxiety. Share this
information with the person who is struggling. Education is the
key in finding the answers your looking for in managing your
fears.
Be understanding and patient with the person struggling with
their fears. Dealing with depression and anxiety can be
difficult for the person so don't add more problems than what is
already there.
As for the person dealing with the anxiety, he or she must
realize that managing anxiety and fear takes practice. So when
experiencing an anxiety related situation, begin to learn what
works, what doesn't work, and what you need to improve on in
managing your fears and anxieties. As you do this, you will
become better in dealing with your anxieties.
Don't forget to Pray and ask God for help. A person can only do
so much. Asking God for help can give us additional resources to
help manage our fears and anxieties. It is not always easy,
however God is in control and he will help you if you ask him.
Another thing to remember is that things change and events do
not stay the same. For instance, you may feel overwhelmed in the
mornings with your anxiety and feel that this is how you will
feel the rest of the day. This isn't correct. No one can predict
the future with 100 Percent accuracy. Even if the thing that you
feared does happen there are circumstances and factors that you
can't predict which can be used to your advantage. You never
know when the help and answers you are looking for will come to
you.
As a Layman, I realize it is not easy to deal with all of our
fears. When your fears and anxieties have the best of you, seek
help from a professional. The key is to be patient, take it
slow, and not to give up. In time, you will be able to find
those resources that will help you with your problems.