Do you know what to do in the moment when anxiety starts to take hold? Here are some ideas.
- Stay in the current. Instead of worrying about what's going to happen, stay in the present.
- Relabel what's happening. Remind yourself that you are having a panic attack, it's harmless and temporary.
- Rethink your fears. Do not fixate on worst case scenarios, think about how realistic they are.
- Breathe in and out. Deep and slow breathing helps you calm down.
- Bring your mind back to the present. Name 3 sounds you hear, move 3 parts of your body.
- Just do something. Stand up, take a walk, throw garbage away. Any action helps you regain a sense of control.
- Stay away from sugar. This can exacerbate anxious feelings. Drink a glass of water or eat protein.
- Share your feelings with a friend.
- Watch a funny show. Laughing is a good prescription as humor could help lower anxiety as much as exercise.
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