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Environmental anxiety
Hi everyone, I have been suffering badly by what can be called environmental anxiety. All the time I worry about climate change, pollution, microplastics and the future of our planet. It has a bad effect on my sleep, my mood, and even my daily life. I feel guilty about my own environmental footprint, and I become anxious when I think about what kind of world we are making for future generations. I try to do everything from my side: recycle, upcycle, do not buy new stuff that I do not need, eat less meat that has a bigger carbon footprint. But it is still there this feeling. Does anyone else have this problem? How do you control these feelings?
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Thank you, everyone. I will look for local environmental groups and begin with a small garden. And I will definitely explore mindfulness practices to help with my anxiety. It helps me to know that
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Hi, I just wanted to add that it’s also important to take care of your mental health while dealing with environmental anxiety. Mindfulness practices, such as meditation and yoga, can help you man
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Environmental anxiety is becoming more common, especially with everything going on. I found that educating myself and taking concrete actions helped alleviate some of my anxiety. For example, I sta
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For starting a garden, you could begin with something small and manageable, like a few potted plants or a small raised bed. There are many resources online to give you help and advice. Plus, many comm
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Exactly! Also, don’t hesitate to ask for help at local gardening centres or look for online forums where you can get advice from experienced gardeners. Starting small is key, and over time, you
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As for practical activities, I’ve thought about starting a garden but I was not sure where to begin. Do you have any tips for a beginner?
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I can very much understand what is happening inside your head! I have had the same feelings, especially after reading or watching news about environmental issues. Something that has helped me is to ge
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I haven’t joined any local groups yet, but that sounds like a very good idea. It will please me to think that I am part of a community that cares about these issues.
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