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Remember that you are not alone and can discuss these issues with a trusted mental health provider.
Exploring treatment options with a healthcare provider
Exercising to reduce stress
Setting realistic goals
Breaking up large tasks into smaller ones
Spending time with friends and family
Confiding in trusted friends or relatives
Seeking out comforting situations, places, and people
Seeking out support from friends and family
Finding a support group
Learning to feel good about one’s actions in the face of danger
Having a positive coping strategy
Being able to act and respond effectively despite feeling fearful
Medication and expectation management strategies may also be included in an overall treatment plan.
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Knowing what certain tests feel like can make it go smoother and easier to manage. Mentally walk yourself through the procedure before it happens while doing slow breathing exercises - breath in for five counts and out for five (or longer) while walking yourself through what to expect with your eyes closed. If at any point you get nervous, keep breathing and open your eyes. Once comfortable, continue through the procedure and just keep breathing.
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