Do You Live with Anxiety? Here Are 13 Ways to Cope (Part 1)
If your anxiety is focused around a situation, such as being worried about an upcoming event, you may notice the symptoms are short-lived and usually subside after the anticipated event takes place.
1. Question your thought pattern
Negative thoughts can take root in your mind and distort the severity of the situation. One way is to challenge your fears, ask if they’re true, and see where you can take back control.
2. Practice focused, deep breathing
Try breathing in for 4 counts and breathing out for 4 counts for 5 minutes total. By evening out your breath, you’ll slow your heart rate which should help calm you down.
The 4-7-8 technique is also known to help anxiety.
3. Use Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is thought to help activate certain receptors in your brain, potentially easing anxiety.
4. Go for a walk or do 15 minutes of yoga
Taking some time to focus on your body and not your mind may help relieve your anxiety. Getting some quick exercise can help boost your mood and calm your mind.
5. Write down your thoughts
Writing down what’s making you anxious gets it out of your head and can make it less daunting.
These relaxation tricks are particularly helpful for those who experience anxiety sporadically.
However, if you suspect you have anxiety disorders that are overwhelming and getting in the way of your everyday activities, quick relaxation methods would work better in combination with long-term strategies to help lessen the severity of symptoms and even prevent them from happening.
Stay tuned for part 2!
Source: https://www.healthline.com/health/mental-health/how-to-cope-with-anxiety#quick-coping-methods
How do you usually manage moderate anxiety in your everyday life?
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I find these tips helpful
@Optimisticempath I'm truly happy you enjoyed the post dear and of course I will! It's so important that you found the techniques helpful. Thank for the support and the feedback!
@calmDew1576
For me, what helps the most is to write down my thoughts! It makes my thoughts more organized.
@globalBraid3744 That's a great way to see things outside of the box and manage to find solutions in any issue! I'm currently practicing mindfulness and I am aiming to incorporate writing and journaling into my routine as well. Thank you for reading and for sharing!
@calmDew1576
I also found that mindfulness is helpful for me. However, I use these tools for different situations. Thank you for sharing your strategy as well!
@calmDew1576
There is this chamomile tea aroma that I use at night before sleeping and I think my brain automatically associated the smell to 'winding down'. Now I use that aroma anytime I need to destress from something or calm me down.
@sunnyWriting4806 That's great actually, aromatherapy works wonders for me too! Chamomille has been proved to promote calmness, relaxation and sleep both as a tea and as an aroma. You may also want to try lavender or valerian which have very similar effects. Thank you for sharing your thoughts!
