What are alternative ways besides medication to deal with the physical symptoms of anxiety?

Okay, well it depends on the situation. Textures help a lot, for example, a soft blanket. If you have to do a presentation, power poses work well to gain confidence before you begin.

Meditation, breathing exercises, mindfulness, exercise. Sometimes singing can help. Talking to someone who can be supportive can also help.

I've found that the things that have helped me over come anxiety the best are having a garden and owning a pet. Something about both is just so relaxing and trying at the same time. Both of these are great outlets to get one's mind off what is currently bringing on the feeling of anxiety.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can offer many tips and techniques to help. For example, there is the STOP method. The steps are Stop, Take 3 deep breaths, Observe, Practice gratitude.

Breathing exercises, meditation, anxiety journal or emotional feeling web writing, exercise, redirecting your mind with a hobby or activity, venting/chatting, being with friends/family, and being mindful to your emotions at that moment...realize its anxiety that is taking over.

Sometimes when anxiety hits, a first step is to be mindful of our body sensations. Are we holding our breath or breathing rapidly? Do our muscles tighten? Do we clench our jaw? Do we feel dizzy or hot? Is our heart racing? Syncing up with our body is a good first step to assess that we are anxious. Many times we may want to avoid doing things when we feel anxious, but taking opposite action and getting active can be surprisingly helpful. Whether a walk or bike ride, yard work, cleaning the house, going to the gym are all good ways to exert a bit if nervous energy and help get our body moving in a new direction so that our mind may follow. Distraction and self soothing also has it’s place in helping to overcome anxiety. Reaching out to a friend or family member for support or doing a pleasant activity can help. Paying attention the world around us using our five senses is yet another fantastic way to melt away anxiety. Pausing to look at a beautiful sunset, a starry sky, a beautiful painting, wrapping up on a warm blanket or taking a hot bath, listening to a favorite song, paying close attention to pleasant odors like cookies baking, unpeeling an orange, the smell of spring flowers, the smell of rain, or nature, or pouring ourselves into savoring our favorite foods are all ways to overcome anxiety and panic.

I've found that some alternative ways to deal with my physical symptoms of anxiety are to listen to music and focus on the simple things that make me happy to act as an anchor. It allows myself to become distracted from what is triggering my anxiety. For example, if I start to feel anxious at home, I will take my motorcycle out for a ride and listen to some music. In that sense, I'm not only using music as a way to remove me from that stressor at home, but also physically removing myself as well.

A fantastic way that I have learned to cope with anxiety is through meditation. There is a mobile app called "Insight Timer" that is free to use, and has thousands of guided meditations to help you get through your anxiety, or to help you prevent anxiety flare-ups by teaching your body how to physically relax, and walking yourself back from triggers.

I believe meditation, yoga and other types of breath work can help anxiety. Ego eradicator from Kundalini seems to work well.

One great way to deal with the physical symptoms of anxiety is to exercise regularly. It can be a great stress reliever and can be a great distraction.

physical activity releases endorphins that can help with anxiety. deep breathing exercises also can help.

Exercise and meditation have both been shown, when practiced regularly, to have a large impact on the physical symptoms of anxiety. In the moment it is occurring however, I have found that a brief mindfulness exercise focused on deep breathing and muscle relaxation can help to ground me.

Aroma therapy, incense, going for a walk, sleeping, being alone, deep breathing, asmr (if you’re into that)

Taking deep breaths and finding something to ground you. Look directly ahead or focus on something specific.

Meditation and mindfulness are the major helping hands to deal with anxiety. Regular exercise or yoga also helps.

Taking care of yourself by doing simple things might help. Drink a lot of water, take walks, breath fresh air and get a good night of sleep. You could also take time for yourself and developpe hobbies!

In my opinion the alternative ways to deal with anxiety is thru meditation, prayers and trust. Everything had a purpose why it happen and trust to God whatever it is.

My first answer is mindfulness. Noticing how your body feels without trying to change it. Notice the clenched fists, the tight chest, the heart racing, etc., and stay with that for a few minutes— often times just paying attention without judging or forcing them away will relieve or reduce the symptoms.

Write out everything that makes you anxious and when youre finished read over them and thinkk about it.

The 54321 method is my personal favourite! Identifying: 5 things you can see, 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste. It helps to bring me back down from anxious thoughts (:

Meditation, excercise, healthy diet, reading, music, games like "Candy Crush", journaling, hobbies, watching a movie....to name a few.

There are numerous ways to help combat anxiety symptoms without the use of medication. Breath work and meditation are two of the most effective ways.

There are various coping techniques for physical symptoms of anxiety. An example is a breathing technique to slow down the heart rate. There are lots of coping strategies found online.

Mindfulness techniques such as deep breathing, focusing on the present and your 5 senses and if you feel lightheaded, sit down and drink plenty of water. Check out the anxiety self help guide on 7cups for advice on dealing with it.

Breathing exercises are a good method. Also, fidget spinners are another good way to help with anxiety.

Yoga and other forms of exercise release natural endorphins that can help with disorders such as depression and anxiety. Having a healthy diet can also help as well.

I know this is going to sounf like the silliest/stupidest thing a person on this site could possibly say but...breathing. controlling how you breathe will make you be able to control yourself and make you feel ten times better!! And breathing excersises help a lot too!! I would SUPER AND HIGHLY HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend you check out this guy called Wim Hoffman who changed my life with his UNBELIVEABLE AND STUPIDLY EASY breathing techniques.

Try to do something you enjoy! Taking a walk or meditation etc can be helpful to some people as well. If non of these work for you don't worry. There are dozens of other ways to relieve anxiety. You can find some bu simply Googling some or talking to people on group chats or on forums.

Ways to cope with physical symptoms of anxiety are to calm the mind and body. This can be through breathing techniques, muscle relaxation, grounding yourself, stretching, taking a warm bath, or even exercise.

There are many ways, but I will name just a few. Try to find what works for you. This sounds very cliche, but breathing. A good breathing technique can work wonders. It is important that you inhale longer than you exhale, almost like you are holding your breath. This helps your body naturally slow down. Grounding. Grounding is a technique that lets you come back to the presence when your anxiety is taking over. There are many ways. One is the 5-4-3-2-1. Each corresponds with a sense. Name 5 things you see. 4 things you feel (take time and really feel them). 3 things you hear. 2 things you smell (you can spray perfume or something if you like). And 1 thing you taste. Say it out loud. It sounds silly, but it can work. Exercise can almost "distract" your body for anxiety and release endorphins which make you feel good. Therapy is another alternative. It takes work, but a therapist can give you many more ways to deal with the symptoms.