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Brain Injury

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  1. Managing anxiety after brain injury By Kim Anderson

  2. Talk to someone • Simply talking to someone you trust about the things making you anxious may help reduce your anxiety. 

  3. Look after your physical health • Our mood is often affected by our physical health. • These are guides to help you exercise, eat a healthy diet, get a good night’s sleep, and moderate your alcohol intake after brain injury.

  4. Reduce overall stress levels • Stress and anxiety are closely linked, so identifying and addressing why you feel stressed may help reduce your anxiety levels.

  5. Try breathing exercises • A common symptom of anxiety is feeling breathless, and this can even lead to panic attacks. There are several breathing exercises that may help alleviate rapid breathing and lower your anxiety levels. You can find a list of breathing exercises here, and make sure you speak to your doctor or therapist to find a technique that works best for you.

  6. Try visualization techniques Visualization techniques aim to reduce anxious thoughts by allowing the mind to focus on something more positive. You may wish to combine this with the breathing exercises mentioned above. Try taking time out to focus the mind on a relaxing scene or happy memory, or if you’re anxious about a particular task try to visualise a positive outcome. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-NC-ND.

  7. Keep a diary • It might help to write about your feelings of anxiety, including what triggers your anxiety and what helps to reduce anxiety levels. • This can be something for your eyes only, or something you may wish to share with friends, family or medical professionals as a way of explaining your anxiety. This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY.

  8. Seek medical advice • The self-help techniques listed here might go some of the way to reduce anxiety levels. However, if you feel like your anxiety is controlling your life, obstructing your recovery or preventing you from doing things then it is probably time to seek medical advice. • Speak to your doctor about how you feel. They may recommend medication and/or talking therapy.

  9. Reward yourself • Anxious thoughts can often be overwhelming following a brain injury. It’s important to take small steps and reward positive outcomes. For example, if you were anxious about leaving the house but managed a short walk to the shops this achievement should be recognised. • Don’t be too hard on yourself if anxiety prevented you from doing something – it’s something to work towards in the future! This Photo by Unknown author is licensed under CC BY-SA-NC.

  10. For more information go to • https://www.facebook.com/Brain-injury-information-from-Kim-Anderson-153803158664218/?ref=pages_you_manage

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