Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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Foster_girl
Foster_girl

Hi, i have anxiety and any tips on how to handle it or ways to calm myself down 

Shannydanielle
Shannydanielle
I am still learning myself...so far the best I am able to do is sometimes go lay down somewhere and dim the lights...and listen to the kind of music you hear at a spa...and close your eyes and breathe deep...turn down your phone or extra music....stay there till your heart rate slows down and make sure you are staying hydrated with it.
arfie
arfie
Hello Foster Girl. Welcome to DS.

With this post, you already started on my number two tool of anxiety management. Get support from people who are coping with similar symptoms. Sorting through my anxieties is allot easier when I can put them into words with less fear of being ridiculed, invalidated and/or stigmatized.

My number one tool is breathing exercises. Singing is a breathing exercise that allows me to channel emotions while I am regulating my breath. I doesn't even care that my singing is not likely to win a Grammy award. Stabilizing my condition is award enough for me. My breathing goes wonky under the influence of anxiety. Regulating my breath can go a long way toward easing my anxiety, all by itself.

Gentle support while you find what works for you, Foster. Welcome aboard.
Sazx
Sazx
I try to breathe more slowly and give myself some space. But it's not always possible.
I also try putting things into perspective and remember that other people have worse problems than I do.
simpleliving
simpleliving
ditto all the above replies. Couldn't have said them better myself
Brooke911
Brooke911
For myself I keep telling myself that everything is going to be ok. Just to take a deep breath. I also use lavender diffusers and lava stones with lavender on them. Coming here too. Coming here and talking to people has helped SO much.
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