Coping with your fear, bipolar problems or anxiety is not easy. The first step is to talk to a professional who can help you get started on the right path to self-improvement. Getting help from a counselor or other professional is very important and can provide you with a lot of help and information to solve your current problem. Additionally, here are some techniques a person can use to help manage their fear, bipolar disorder, and anxiety.
Learn how to do it day by day. Instead of worrying about how you'll use the rest of the next week or month, try focusing on today. Every day can provide us with different opportunities to learn new things and that includes learning how to deal with your problems. Focus on the present and stop trying to predict what might happen next week. Next week will take care of itself.
A good way to deal with your fear is to challenge your negative thinking with positive statements and realistic thoughts. When you encounter thoughts that make you fearful or anxious, challenge those thoughts by asking yourself questions to maintain objectivity and common sense.
We can sometimes get nervous when performing a task that might scare you. When this happens, picture yourself performing the task in your mind. For example, you and your team have to play in a hockey championship game in front of a large group of people over the next few days. Before the big day arrives, picture yourself playing a game in your mind. Imagine that you are playing in front of a large audience. By playing the game in your mind, you will be better prepared to do the real game when the time comes. Visualizing yourself is a great way to reduce fear and stress about an impending situation.
Remember that there is a power stronger than your fear and that is the power of God. One does not have to be religious to use God's power. When things get tough, talk to God about your problems as if you were talking to a friend. Read the Bible again and pray hard. Be persistent and open to the ways God can provide to solve your problem. It's not always easy, but God is responsible and He will help you if you ask Him.
As a layperson, I realize that dealing with all of our fears is not easy, but there are ways to help. It is important to be patient and not give up. Over time, you will be able to find resources that will help you solve your problem.