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Anxiety trainer gives 'one hack' that helped him 'fully recover' from the disorder

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Updated 18:11 20 Oct 2024 GMT+1Published 16:44 20 Oct 2024 GMT+1

Anxiety trainer gives 'one hack' that helped him 'fully recover' from the disorder

He explained how persevering with this tactic can help your wellbeing

Brenna Cooper

Brenna Cooper

An online anxiety coach has shared the 'one hack' which he believes helped him to 'fully recover' from the condition.

Anxiety and anxiety-related disorders are some of the most commonly experienced mental health conditions worldwide, with the condition believed to be impacting around one in 10 people at any given time in the UK alone.

Anxiety can also impact suffers in different ways, with common symptoms including uncontrollable worry, difficulty concentrating and feeling restless. Anxiety disorders can also cause physical effects such as feeling lightheaded, dizzy and experiencing heart palpitations, with the unpleasant nature of the disorder leaving many looking for a way to manage their symptoms.

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Anxiety can cause various unpleasant symptoms for sufferers (Getty Stock Image)
Anxiety can cause various unpleasant symptoms for sufferers (Getty Stock Image)

Taking to TikTok, a user - who goes by the username of Anxiety Trainer - explained how he worked to combat his feelings of anxiety and panic by putting himself in situations even though he had felt scared of them.

"One hack you'll learn when you're recovering from anxiety, what I learnt... is that you've got to go," he said.

"Whatever it is you're not doing now, you just go out and do it and you bring those symptoms with you. Whatever they may be."

He then went on to explain the most important to do when you're feeling anxious about a situation is to carry one going despite your symptoms.

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"Repeat, keep going," Anxiety Trainer said. "You get knocked down five times you stand up six."

The user acknowledged that while you may not feel better about a situation instantly, it's important to keep showing up.

An online anxiety coach shared a tip explaining how he managed his condition (Getty Stock Image)
An online anxiety coach shared a tip explaining how he managed his condition (Getty Stock Image)

"You just keep going, time and time again," he said.

"Eventually as you continue to go your body desensitises and those symptoms will be a thing of the past.

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"So keep going."

It's important to note that this method of forcing yourself into uncomfortable situations won't work for everyone, however, his advice is based on a treatment technique commonly used called exposure therapy.

As the name suggests, exposure therapy involves exposing yourself to a situation which is known to cause you anxiety in a managed way - with the goal of helping your body not go into fight or flight mode.

By using a controlled scenario to re-condition the brain into linking an object or scenario with a more positive response, it can help a patient overcome their original fear.

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Several viewers of the Anxiety Trainer's video could also relate to using the technique to overcome symptoms of anxiety, with one person commenting: "This is the truth.

While a second added: "If you’re scared, then do it scared."

If you're experiencing distressing thoughts and feelings, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) is there to support you. They're open from 5pm–midnight, 365 days a year. Their national number is 0800 58 58 58 and they also have a webchat service if you're not comfortable talking on the phone.

Featured Image Credit: TikTok/anxiety_trainer/Getty Stock Image

Topics: Health, Mental Health, Community

Brenna Cooper
Brenna Cooper

Brenna Cooper is a journalist at LADbible. She graduated from the University of Sheffield with a degree in History, followed by an NCTJ accredited masters in Journalism. She began her career as a freelance writer for Digital Spy, where she wrote about all things TV, film and showbiz. Her favourite topics to cover are music, travel and any bizarre pop culture.

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