Coping methods to help others
i think people deal with anxiety their own way, feel free to share cause who knows, maybe you can help someone else
@Audaemus
How thoughtful of you to open this space for everyone to share what works for them!
More ideas are nice, since we can always continue to explore and try what works better for ourselves!
What helps you cope with anxiety usually?💛
@Audaemus
whenever i have feelings or symptoms of anxiety, i usually do something that takes my mind off of thinking too much, like listen to music or play some video games - something that is fun that will distract me from racing thoughts and/or emotions.
That's true some common coping methods don't work for me.
Sometimes I need to listen to some loud rock or rap and just let go. Sometimes it helps to speed up and get the energy out. Obviously peace and quiet is great too. I also love to watch comedy when I'm feeling anxious.
i find it helpful when I put ice on my chest or really cold water on my face. I ground myself by walking barefoot on the grass. Talking helps a lot. Exercise helps to release the tension.
These are my ideal ways, also!
hello!
i find music, ASMR & self-talk to be beneficial for me. it took me awhile for the self-talk to come naturally but a lot of the time it is positive affirmations. when it comes to music / asmr, i try to find calming sounds or even some of my favorite songs. at the moment i have a playlist called “healing takes time”, which consists of healing type vibes that are helping me through this healing journey of mine.
