Besides focusing on my breathing, what else do people do to calm themselves down?
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Use a stress ball, talk out your feelings with someone you feel comfortable with, coloring books seem to work best with many people I see. (No joke)
I listen to music to calm down the music helps shut out the word for a little while until you can breath and calm down again
Anonymous
April 5th, 2015 6:29am
To calm yourself down, first of all leave the place or things which are triggering your emotional response. Breathing comes far after. If you are in middle of a hot discussion then simple being silent will help situation to cool down. Its the time to slip out of the situation and calm yourself.. Simple things like splashing your face, drinking some water are also very effective.
Anonymous
April 3rd, 2015 4:40am
Take a walk in nature or garden, listen to classical or slow music that is enjoyable, look at pictures of someone or something they love.
Anonymous
March 10th, 2015 10:25pm
Deep Muscle Relaxation is a great way to relax and is especially helpful when combined with deep breathing.
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