Anxiety/Depression Copes That Work for You?
I would like your help creating a running list of things that have helped others with their anxiety/depression. Coping skills or preventative measures or whatever you've found has helped you personally. I can find some things on Google, of course. Like "exercise 3 times a week for at least 30 minutes" and "box breathing" and "5-4-3-2-1 method". But I would like to hear what you all have personally found helpful. Different ways to work around cognitive distortions or different methods that have worked for you to making it through the work day or just even helpful things you've learned in therapy.
For me, I'd like to contribute "color breathing". Basically, you pick a color representing your current feeling. Then pick a color for the feeling you want. Like red for anger and blue for calm. Whatever you're feeling, and the colors can change whenever you want. Like red doesn't always have to be anger and calm doesn't always have to be blue.
Then you take a deep breath out and imagine the color of the feeling you don't want coming out of you. So imagine a red smoke coming out of your mouth, letting out that anger through your breathing. Then, take a deep breath in and imagine that desired feeling's color filling up your body and making you feel that feeling. Calm, joy, peace, etc. And then keep doing that. Breathe out the bad feeling, breathe in the good feeling.
Personally, I haven't had luck with box breathing, but I find good luck with color breathing.
Please help me create this list. For myself and maybe for others who could use more advice or skills. Thank you in advance 💕
@resilientpancake
Colour breathing sounds good 🩵
Listening to music 💛
Going for walks 💛
Reminding myself it'll pass.
I am safe
It cannot hurt me 💛
Opening up to loved ones 💛
Journalling 💛
Prayer 💛
Holding my hands under cold water. Helps bring me back down to earth.
Holding my hands under cold water. Helps bring me back down to earth.
@resilientpancakeI know how difficult anxiety can be, because I’ve been through it myself. I’ve been working on my recovery through regular exercise, meditation, healthier eating and taking better care of my emotional well-being. Using the CONFIA — Look Within app has also been essential in my journey, helping me reflect on my thoughts and emotions, develop self-awareness and focus on personal growth. I’m learning to accept what I cannot control and take life one day at a time. Recovery isn’t always easy, and everyone’s journey is different, but small, consistent steps can make a real difference. Be patient with yourself, celebrate every little victory and never lose hope.
Keep going, believe in yourself, and stay strong! 💪❤️
For me whenever i feel anxious i go out to the balcony and listen to my favourite music and when it’s too much i write in my journal about it whether it’s written or verbal. I find verbal notes helpful it just helps me say things out loud (basically rant about it) hope it helps!
For me whenever i feel anxious i go out to the balcony and listen to my favourite music and when it’s too much i write in my journal about it whether it’s written or verbal. I find verbal notes helpful it just helps me say things out loud (basically rant about it) hope it helps!