Stress Awareness Event - How to cope with stress?

Hello, my lovely community!

Self-Harm Recovery and Anxiety support are collaborating together and are happy to welcome you into our 2-day long event about Stress Awareness! (You can find a masterpost here.)

Whether we're worried about things in the future, or so stressed and anxious we can't move forward, the stress takes a toll on our minds and bodies and affects our health. Excessive or unmanaged anxiety can become unhealthy if it takes the form of an anxiety disorder, for example. That’s why I would like to talk a little bit about ways on how to cope with stress or anxiety.

People usually manage their stress or anxiety in so many possible ways so here are just some of them:

- Take a time-out. Practice yoga, listen to music, meditate, get a massage, or learn relaxation techniques.

- Eat well-balanced meals

- Limit alcohol and caffeine, which can aggravate anxiety and trigger panic attacks.

- Get enough sleep. When stressed, your body needs additional sleep and rest.

- Exercise daily to help you feel good and maintain your health.

- Light a candle. Using essential oils or burning a scented candle may help reduce your feelings of stress and anxiety.

- Take deep breaths

- Colouring mandalas

- Count to 10 slowly. Repeat, and count to 20 if necessary.

- Welcome humor. A good laugh goes a long way.

- Write it down

- Maintain a positive attitude. Make an effort to replace negative thoughts with positive ones.

- Help other people. Volunteer or find another way to be active in your community, which creates a support network and gives you a break from everyday stress.

- Learn what triggers your anxiety. Is it work, family, school, or something else you can identify? Write in a journal when you’re feeling stressed or anxious, and look for a pattern.

- Talk to someone. Tell friends and family you’re feeling overwhelmed, and let them know how they can help you.

Now it’s time for some questions for you!

Are you using any coping mechanism while experiencing stress/anxiety?

Do you have your own coping mechanism which works the best for you?

Thank you so much for participating in a Stress Awareness Event. Don’t forget you are not alone and we are here for you. Hope you all are safe and well.

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