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MANAGING YOUR PERSISTENT FEARS, DEPRESSION, AND EVERYDAY ANXIETIES
By: Stanley Popovich

Everybody deals with anxiety and depression, however, some people have a hard time
managing it. As a result, here is a brief list of techniques that a person can use to help
manage their most persistent fears and everyday anxieties.

When facing a current or upcoming task that overwhelms you with a lot of anxiety, the first
thing you can do is to divide the task into a series of smaller steps. Completing these
smaller tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and increases your
chances of success.
Sometimes we get stressed out when everything happens all at once. When this happens,
a person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do for a few minutes to
get their mind off of the problem. A person could get some fresh air, listen to some music,
or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things.
A person should visualize a red stop sign in their mind when they encounter a fear
provoking thought. When the negative thought comes, a person should think of a red stop
sign that serves as a reminder to stop focusing on that thought and to think of something
else. A person can then try to think of something positive to replace the negative thought.
Another technique that is very helpful is to have a small notebook of positive statements
that makes you feel good. Whenever you come across an affirmation that makes you feel
good, write it down in a small notebook that you can carry around with you in your pocket.
Whenever you feel depressed or frustrated, open up your small notebook and read those
statements.   This will help to manage your negative thinking.
Learn to take it one day at a time. Instead of worrying about how you will get through the
rest of the week, try to focus on today. Each day can provide us with different
opportunities to learn new things and that includes learning how to deal with your
problems. You never know when the answers you are looking for will come to your
doorstep. We may be ninety-nine percent correct in predicting the future, but all it takes is
for that one percent to make a world of difference.
Take advantage of the help that is available around you. If possible, talk to a professional
who can help you manage your depression and anxieties. They will be able to provide you
with additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current problem. By talking to
a professional, a person will be helping themselves in the long run because they will
become better able to deal with their problems in the future. Remember that it never
hurts to ask for help.
Dealing with our persistent fears is not easy. Remember that all you can do is to do your
best each day, hope for the best, and take things in stride. Patience, persistence,
education, and being committed in trying to solve your problem will go along way in fixing
your problems.

Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity
and Non Resistant Methods" - an easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques
that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties.
For additional information go to: www.managingfear.com

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A REVIEW OF TECHNIQUES IN MANAGING YOUR DEPRESSION
By Stanley Popovich

Some people have a difficult time in managing their depression. Sometimes, their
depression and fears can get best of them. As a result, here is a short list of techniques
that a person can use to help manage their depression.

One of the ways to manage your depression is to challenge your negative thinking with
positive statements and realistic thinking. When encountering thoughts that make your
fearful or depressed, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions that will
maintain objectivity and common sense. For example, your afraid that if you do not get
that job promotion then you will be stuck at your job forever. This depresses you, however
your thinking in this situation is unrealistic. The fact of the matter is that there all are kinds
of jobs available and just because you don’t get this job promotion doesn’t mean that you
will never get one. In addition, people change jobs all the time, and you always have that
option of going elsewhere if you are unhappy at your present location.
Some people get depressed and have a difficult time getting out of bed in the mornings.
When this happens, a person should take a deep breath and try to find something to do
to get their mind off of the problem.   A person could take a walk, listen to some music,
read the newspaper or do an activity that will give them a fresh perspective on things.
Doing something will get your mind off of the problem and give you confidence to do other
things.
Sometimes, we can get depressed over a task that we will have to perform in the near
future. When this happens, visualize yourself doing the task in your mind. For instance,
you and your team have to play in the championship volleyball game in front of a large
group of people in the next few days. Before the big day comes, imagine yourself playing
the game in your mind. Imagine that your playing in front of a large audience. By playing
the game in your mind, you will be better prepared to perform for real when the time
comes. Self-Visualization is a great way to reduce the fear and stress of a coming
situation.
Another technique that is very helpful is to have a small notebook of positive statements
that makes you feel good. Whenever you come across an affirmation that makes you feel
good, write it down in a small notebook that you can carry around with you in your pocket.
Whenever you feel depressed, open up your small notebook and read those statements.
Take advantage of the help that is available around you. If possible, talk to a professional
who can help you manage your fears and anxieties. They will be able to provide you with
additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current problem. By talking to a
professional, a person will be helping themselves in the long run because they will
become better able to deal with their problems in the future. Managing your fears and
anxieties takes practice. The more you practice, the better you will become.
The techniques that I have just covered are some basic ways to manage your depression,
however your best bet is to get some help from a professional.

Stan Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to Managing Fear Using Psychology, Christianity
and Non Resistant Methods" - an easy to read book that presents a general overview of techniques
that are effective in managing persistent fears and anxieties.
For additional information go to: www.managingfear.com