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Hi guys
i see many people asking for advice on coping strategies myself including so i thought i would create a thread for everyone to share their favourite coping strategy or a few if you like 🙂
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hi @Gumtree
not everything that works for me will work for you, so really its all trial and error, has anything on this thread been useful to you in the past?
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GumtreeSenior Contributor
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@Gumtree wrote:
I had a doctors appt. earlier today.
He just asked some difficult questions.
Now I can't really stop trembling.
Think I might make some porridge una little while.
@Gumtree anxiety does that even if your not feeling it, the lasting effect on your body will still remain there until your system calms down.
the best way i find to do that is to practice deep breathing, meditation or mindfullness
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
sounds like you had a big day @Gumtree
having some porridge is a good idea and what things that you enjoy doing to help you 
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GumtreeSenior Contributor
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Unknown userMember
@Gumtree maybe try contacting a helpline and ask them to take you through something or
try this for me
breathe in notice how it fills your belly, hold for 3 breathe out and release that tension that you feel and keep continuing on until you feel calmer
deep breath in let it out slowly deep breath in slowly let it out
let me know how you go
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@NikNik @Former-Member
do you guys have any suggestions to help @Gumtree
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GumtreeSenior Contributor
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