This topic is timely, but my issue is slightly different. I'm a triathlete and most of the time before a big race, I get "race anticipatory anxiety" the night before, which prevents me from getting the sleep I need to do well in the race. It's a vicious cycle. Is there research on this particular kind of anxiety?
You can distract yourself or do the opposite: Really lean into the anxiety. Upon close inspection, you'll see the anxiety dissipate, as all emotions eventually do.
Some physical movement can help..walking, qi Gung or journaling can ensure 'I get it out'.
This topic is timely, but my issue is slightly different. I'm a triathlete and most of the time before a big race, I get "race anticipatory anxiety" the night before, which prevents me from getting the sleep I need to do well in the race. It's a vicious cycle. Is there research on this particular kind of anxiety?
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You can distract yourself or do the opposite: Really lean into the anxiety. Upon close inspection, you'll see the anxiety dissipate, as all emotions eventually do.
My problem is quite the opposite. I don’t worry and then things are usually worse than what I anticipated.
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