Mindfulness: A Way To Manage Waiting Room Anxiety
I know how tough waiting rooms can be, how the seconds feel like hours as you wait to be weighed at the eating disorder clinic or you wait for your psychologist to call you in for your session and especially when you're at your GP after realising there is a problem. I've spent many years sat in waiting rooms and I still find it anxiety provoking and difficult but I've come up with a technique to help me stay in the moment and I wanted to share it with you.
Firstly: The ABC game. Find something in the room beginning with A, B, C, D all the way through to Z. No cheating, no skipping letters. Yes X is difficult but look on posters and you might find it.
Secondly: If you are still waiting after finding your A-Z then try colours. Find something red, yellow, orange, blue, pink and so on.
Distract your mind with these mindful games whilst you try to sit with a relaxed and open posture.
Claire Greaves has suffered from mental ill health for many years. Through this blog she hopes to raise awareness and understanding to the general public and therefore reduce the stigma surrounding mental illness. She hopes through her passion for writing and her experiences that she can help other sufferers to feel less alone.
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