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does anyone have any positive coping techniques for anxiety?
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Box breathing is my savior. Take 4 second breath, hold it for 4 second, exhale for 4 seconds, and hold that for 4 seconds. It helps calm your breathing
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I used to keep an orange in the freezer. It's great because when it's frozen you can squeeze it, I like ice because it is calming, and it smells great
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Having something to fidget with such as anxiety rings
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My therapist gave me a method called the STOPP method S is for Stop to just pause for a moment T is for Take a breath, and pay attention to how you are breathing O is for Observe, observe what's going on, what your thoughts are, where is your focus of attention, what are you reacting to, what sensations are you noticing in your body P is for Pull back and put in some perspective. What's the bigger picture, take a helicopter view, another way of looking at it, how would you advise a friend, is the fact or opinion, what is more reasonable explanation P is for Practice what works. What is the best thing to do and the most effective and appropriate to do that follows your values
I’ve started keeping headphones on me so if I get really anxious I can go to the bathroom and take a great for a minute with songs that I know confort me (or sometimes putting in headphones without leaving is appropriate and can help)
Lavender essential oil, any "calming" essential oil honestly
@Merpie that is what I use
@Merpie is it weird that I find lavender and citrus scents calming?
@jaynox not at all! Whatever helps you is what's best 👍🏻
Cold showers
@LibbieLou ligit I feel like shower fix a lot. Public is my major issue lately.
Are you familiar with the 5-4-3-2-1 grounding?
@cindylynn92 I heard of it but not really.
@jaynox when you feel your anxiety escalating, try picking out 5 things you can see. Then you keep going if needed. 4 things you can feel, 3 things you can hear, 2 things you can smell, and 1 thing you can taste!
Deep breathing. 4-4-4, 4-7-8. Mostly if I need to calm myself down in the moment
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