Aaron T. Beck

Feeling guilty about things that have happened in the past or thinking that something horrible is just around the corner is central to most anxious and depressing thoughts. To keep yourself in the here and now use these techniques: Sit quietly and take note of your surroundings. Notice the light, sounds, and everything around you.

When you're feeling a little down or uptight, give yourself a break by trying some of these helpful tips. Just breathe Typically, when you're distraught, your breathing quickens and becomes shallow. These changes in breathing are bound to add to your stress and make you more uncomfortable than you already are.

Everyone worries and experiences sadness but when these feelings consume you and affect how you relate to people and situations, you could be dealing with anxiety and depression. Go through this list of possible indicators of emotional distress and check all that apply to you (the more you check, the more serious the possible problem): I worry all the time.