Managing Sudden Anxiety: Tips and Tricks

I have a finger technique where I touch my fingertips to my thumb, but each finger is assigned a number (except for the thumb) and try to keep track of which number (finger) I'm touching to my thumb so like, finger 1 finger 2 finger 3 finger 4 then ill do it really random so theres no pattern and I have to keep track of them like 3, 1, 3, 4, 2, 3, 2, 4, 4, 1, 2, 4, 1, 3 it's a bit weird but it's the only thing that works for me when I start panicking or feeling anxious. gives me something discreet to focus on.

For me what helps is I play with a fidget toy. I also have meds to help sudden attacks. Talking to myself in the bathroom to calm myself down. I call someone like my boyfriend . I color. Play a game to distract myself . Go for a run

It depends on the situation I’m in. S.T.O.P.P helps me a lot, aroma therapy, cold ice cub on hand or ice pack over eyes, talking to someone I trust, yoga, going for a walk, putting on calming music are some of my go to things