Yes, talking to your doc about meds/a diagnosis is great. Yes, sharing experiences is great. Yes, meditation &amp; breathing are great. Journaling is great. Self care if great. Facing your fears is AMAZING (actually, the BEST!). Going to therapy/counselling is also amazing (if you can access it). These are all GREAT coping mechanisms for your tool box!

That being said, if you've never tried, please do **self-directed CBT** (abundance resources on google - **"CBT worksheets"**). It is recommended to do an hour session once a week for 12-20 weeks. Keep those tools you learn in your self-directed therapy with you throughout your day and *practice, practice, practice*. 

CBT is evidence-based and used to treat a broad range of psychiatric disorders. It has a success rate of 75%+ or higher (and that's just within 12-20 weeks!). 

Remember, you are not in control of your thoughts (we think 1.6 thoughts/second, 99% of them are meaningless). You are in control of your REACTION and your ATTITUDE towards your thoughts. Another tool I use to ask myself: "Who would I be without this worry?"

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tldr; Please do not let this subreddit be your only self-help tool. Google "CBT worksheets" and get started on your self-directed intervention.