what are some good and healthy distractions from my anxiety when it gets really bad?

I find that deep breathing is a great distraction from anxiety. About 15 good slow, deep breaths from the diaphragm can do wonders for an anxiety attack. It can be hard at first to relax and focus on your breathing, and to get those lungs full and then completely emptied, but it gets easier with each breath. I find that a lot of people take breathing for granted. It's very calming, yet energizing. It would be a good thing to try it first before an anxiety attack, so you'll know just what to do during an anxiety attack.

Try talking to someone, maybe even on this app. Meditating is good, and the most important thing is breathing. Take deep breaths, or do something you enjoy- maybe go for a run or listen to music.

One thing that helps me is to have someone around me talk about inanities so that I can just focus on the sound of one voice, or just try to slowly take note of my surroundings

Busy hands make the best distractions. Start a silly story, pick up a pen and draw (even if you're bad at it), wear a ring so you can twist it around on your finger when you are stuck with nothing else to occupy you.

Firstly, if you are feeling anxious focus on your breathing. Close your eyes and take deep, slow breaths through the nose and out of the mouth. Do this until you are calm, focusing on nothing but your breathing. If your mind wanders, that's normal, just slowly bring your mind back to your breathing. When you're not feeling anxious in the moment, but need a distraction, here's a list of a few that have really helped me: Depending on where you are, there are many things you can do. If you are at home, I would recommend a bath with some epsom salts that contain lavender. Lavender is known to relax muscles and it will help release the tension not only in your body but also in your mind as you relax in warm water, perhaps listening to your favourite music as well! Sometimes if you're feeling very overwhelmed, it helps to just cry. Crying it out is the healthiest alternative, and after the sniffly nose goes away, you usually feel much, much better, as if a burden has been lifted from your chest.

I think it depends on what kind of anxiety it is, but for the anxiety I get sometimes, I've learnt to make a plan. Especially if its an event, or activity going wrong that's stressing me out and making me anxious, I will take the time and drive that energy into making a plan on what I can either do next to help the problem, or what I can do next time to drive myself away from being in the same anxiety-inducing situation. For example, I almost didn't get enough 'credits' I would need to get into university. Prior to the end of the school year I was freaking out, but I decided to make a plan of alternate solutions to the problem. I followed through and ended up getting enough credits, but I still had a plan for if I hadn't. It's definitely something you could work with a family member, friend, or listener, to create a plan to help avoid running into specific situations that might make you anxious. Not avoiding scary situations entirely, but finding a way to positively tackle them!

Good and healthy distractions is to get inspiration from the skies, because that's how I cope with mine. I tend to see how there are just so many beautiful spectacles happening above us but we tend to overlook because we're too busy being anxious over a miniscule matter.

Listening to music, daydreaming, watching a movie, talking to friends, playing video games, taking a cold shower are all things that have helped me ease my anxiety or not feel anxious for some time. Perhaps you could try some of them if you haven't already and see what works for you.

Some helpful ways to combat anxiety include: -Journaling -Getting out into nature/going for a hike -Caring for a pet -Talking to a loved on or friend -Meditating Anxiety is difficult to deal with and can sometimes feel unbearable. If the issue persists, it may be useful to seek professional help or guidance.

Whenever I feel anxious, I like to be physically active, I either go to the gym, take a hike or run around a park. It helps me feel stronger both mentally and physically as well as release healthy endorphins.