CALM ANXIETY
The feeling of anxiety may describe many different experiences, and can be experienced differently by different people. Some people find specific activities help them feel better.
Meditation
Some people feel more aware of their own physical experience and sensations when mediating. You can learn to meditate by searching for "guided meditation" on Youtube, Spotify, or downloading a mobile phone application like Headspace.
Exercise
Some people feel increased feelings of well-being or less focused on what they have been worried about after they exercise. Jogging, running, other aerobic exercises, and lifting weights are different forms of exercise some people like to do.
Social Support
Social support helps many people feel less loneliness and worry. One way to build social support is to reach out to people and spend time with them. Building supportive relationships can take time and effort. It is not always easy to reach out, but supportive people can help with having someone to talk to when worried.
Drinks
Caffeine can feel stimulating and activating, and some people feel more “on-edge” after using stimulants like caffeine. Coffee, soda, and energy drinks have caffeine in them.
Some people feel that after drinking alcohol, even just one or two drinks, they they may have feelings of panic when the alcohol wears off.
Deep Breathing
The free mobile phone app Breathe2Relax teaches diaphragmatic breathing, a specific skill that some people feel helps them become more aware of their own physical experiences instead of thinking about what they are worried about.
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