How to I keep myself from thinking too much about my anxiety?

I keep myself from thinking too much about my anxiety by keeping my mouth and ears busy! Relaxing music, and chewing gum/sucking on candy that you like can really be a big help. Teas and mint can also really help relax you. MAybe take a bath, or curl up with a good book. The way to keep yourself from not thinking about your anxiety is to take time yourself to relax, or to have a lot of fun with people you know and love, or even by yourself! Hope this helps. :)

Focus all your thinking by dividing them into tiny categories , think about a certain category and connect the dots between subjects .

Remember to think about life day by day and not look into the future. Once you realize you can help yourself in the short term, it'll permanently affect you in the long term. Do small things like meditation or think of your favorite food every time you feel anxious and over time you will grow accustomed to these habits.

Find something to focus on that isn't emotionally charged. Something soothing and simple, such as watching cat videos on YouTube, reading, or lying down for a few minutes. Another option is to try to narrow down all your anxieties to something small, like the face of a clock on a watch. Imagine that your anxieties are that small, and with each passing second they just tick away with time.

I have a couple hobbies, like writing, reading, and gaming. But I also do take medication, it does help. If I'm in a bad situation, I sit down in a comfortable position, and use some breathing techniques that I know. Then if I'm alone, I'll use something like this app. Or if I'm with someone, I'll just hug them and cry as much as I need to. It's good to cry sometimes. Then after I'm better, I go to sleep, or relax and play some games.

Find things to do that will take your mind off. Go out and spend time with other people. Find a place in your community where you can volunteer and help others.

To help keep your mind off of thinking too much and anxiety, it is good to have coping skills that work for you. It could be deep breathing, art, exercise, meditation, going for a walk, talking to someone, reading, and more. Find things that are helpful and productive for you to take your mind off things. Not everyone is going to have the same coping skills and that is okay. It is also important to be aware that not everything is going to work for you. You may have to try a few things before finding what works best for you and your needs.

Try thinking of all the things that make you feel light, happy, relaxed or connected. Make a list of those situations / activities. It can be anything, a hobby, some sport you’re enjoying, a favourite book or movie, a place you like to visit. When your thoughts start revolving around anxiety, try shifting them to positive experiences you’ve had, or just start doing whatever makes you feel calm and in control. Over time, your confidence will grow and you will have a repository of lived through situations that have made you empowered rather than at mercy of your anxiety.