Your fears, anxieties, and other problems have the best of you 
and you don't know where to turn for help. At some point you feel 
totally helpless as you struggle each day. What do you do? As a 
layman and an author of a managing fear book, there were times 
that my fears had the best of me. Through these experiences, 
there is one thing that I learned. You can't hide or runaway from 
your fears.

Alcohol and substance abuse or any other addictions will not take 
away your problems and fears. In the short run, they might make 
you feel better, but in the long run these addictions will only 
make things worse.

So what do you do to make your problems and fears go away? Well, 
since you can't runaway from them, then the best solution is to 
tackle your fears head on no matter how strong they may be. The 
key is to be smart in how you try to manage these fears. Here are 
some ways in how to manage your persistent fears and anxieties.

Take it one day at a time. Instead of worrying about how you will 
get through the rest of the week or coming month, try to focus on 
today. Each 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 
may happen next week. Next week will take care of itself.

Learn how to manage your fearful thoughts that may be difficult 
to manage. When experiencing a negative thought, read some 
positive statements and affirmations that help lift your spirits 
and make you feel better. Remember that your fearful thoughts may 
be exaggerated so balance these thoughts with realistic thinking 
and common sense.

Take advantage of the help that is available around you. If 
possible, talk to a professional who can help you manage your 
fears and anxieties. They will be able to provide you with 
additional advice and insights on how to deal with your current 
problem. By talking to a professional, a person will be helping 
themselves in the long run because they will become better able 
to deal with their problems in the future. Managing your fears 
and anxieties takes practice. The more you practice, the better 
you will become.

When managing your fears and anxieties do not try to tackle 
everything at once. The best solution is to break your fears or 
problems into a series of smaller steps. Completing these smaller 
tasks one at a time will make the stress more manageable and 
increases your chances of success.

Managing your fears and anxieties will take some hard work. 
Trying to avoid you problems will do nothing in getting rid of 
your fears and anxieties. Sooner or later, you will have to 
confront your fears and anxieties. Remember that all you can do 
is to do your best each day, hope for the best, and take things 
in stride. Patience, persistence, education, and being committed 
in trying to solve your problem will go a long way in fixing your 
problems.
 

Mr. Stanley Popovich is the author of "A Layman's Guide to 
Managing Fear" an easy to read book that presents a overview 
of techniques that are effective in managing persistent fears 
and anxieties. For additional information go to: 
http://www.managingfear.com