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From one anxious bride to the next - coping mechanisms

Haley, on December 8, 2021 at 11:01 PM Posted in Community Conversations 0 5

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Hi everyone!

As I’m furiously typing away, I am 10 DAYS away from my wedding day and my anxiety is through the roof. From covid, to song choices, to looking picture perfect on the day of, I can quickly send myself spiraling. Thankfully I’m working most of next week to keep my mind busy. As the title suggests, I’m looking for coping mechanisms to calm anxiety which you have found beneficial? As someone who was recently diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, I’m making more of a cognizant effort to recognize when I feel overwhelmed and look for ways to relax. One thought which has helped me recently has been “this is another stage of life which too will pass”. While yes, it’s an important day that you remember forever, this is still just one day in your life, and life goes on beyond a (stressfully planned) wedding day. This helps put life in perspective. What are some tips that you have found helpful when you feel overwhelmed?
Thanks for reading.
Signed,Stressed out bride-to-be

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Latest activity by Fiona, on December 10, 2021 at 4:21 AM

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devotedlydavis · on December 9, 2021 at 6:05 AM
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For me, it’s been taking a look at the list of things to do, prioritizing them, and then letting myself know it’s ok if they don’t all get done. Ultimately you can only do so much and most of the minor details that you want to get done they likely won’t notice. You got this!!
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Samantha · on December 9, 2021 at 7:13 AM
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I agree, just keep repeating to yourself that not everything will be perfect, and as long as youre married at the end of the day, it was a success!
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Melinda · on December 9, 2021 at 1:05 PM
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Working out is really the only thing that helps me! Also make sure to get plenty of sleep. If i'm overtired my anxiety sky rockets.
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Heather · on December 9, 2021 at 1:24 PM
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This is totally normal hun! I too suffer from anxiety every now and then myself. Everyone will be different on how to cope with it because of the different types of mindsets we all have. I definitely had my fair share of stressing out and what not during my wedding planning process. As it got closer and closer I just had a list to do certain things leading up to the big day so I don't overwhelm myself. And I literally just LET GO because there was just so much I could not control myself. And by literally letting it go I was able to just relax and enjoy the last few weeks I had with my soon to be husband.
And I kept thinking about just how excited I was and how grateful I was rather than thinking about the things that could go wrong. Therefore, I focused my energy more on the positives than the negatives
I would suggest to maybe listen to certain podcasts, audibles, or even listening to youtube videos while you are driving to and from work on anxiety, preparing for your wedding day, learning to let go, etc.
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Fiona · on December 10, 2021 at 4:21 AM
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Just remember to breathe. I know that seems like the obvious thing but just keep breathing and taking deep breaths and getting yourself back Also take the time you need to do things and congratulate yourself when it is done. Don't be too hard on yourself and give yourself grief because you are doing the best you can
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