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

1. Stop and breathe - inhale slowly through your nose and take a deep breath, exhale - use the mantra "Be Present" as you breathe 2. Writing in a journal can be a great way to get in touch with your sources of anxiety. If anxious feelings seem to be keeping you up at night, try keeping a journal or notepad next to your bed. Write down all of the things that are bothering you. 3. Redirect your focus - listen to music - go for a walk - do some chores around the house - draw, paint - read a good book or watch a funny movie Take Care! xx

drink water!! breathe slowly. close your eyes, and think about something that makes you super happy. or it couldn be something that you want to happen in your life or in the future. maybe what you want to be when you get older or who you want to marry or what you want to name your future kids. calling a friend or family member can also be so helpful when it comes to anxiety. being able to talk to someone that will listen and want to help you can feel like a weight lifted off your shoulders. just remember that it will pass.

When I am feeling anxious or feelings of panic I concentrate on my breathing, you may want to be alone but the best case scenario is if you have a close friend or family member with you. It is nothing to be ashamed of! Try listening to your favorite music or reading a book, or write what you feel down on paper, -that always helps me. Talking also helps a lot when handling your emotions; & if you feel like you have nobody to talk too, dont worry because you can always talk here! Dont be shy, after all it is anonymous and we are here to help.

I have extreme health anxiety. When my anxiety gets to its worse point, I sit down and I write. I might write poetry or maybe everything I am worried about, but it helps to see it written down. It helps me deal with my anxieties in a healthy way. Another thing I do is draw flowers. I just draw simple ones that anyone really can do. But I draw them- big ones, small ones, all in different colors. It soothes me. If someone went and looked at my papers, they would see flowers doodled everywhere. There's just something about it that calms my heart.

Whenever I become anxious (for whatever reason), I turn to a few things to help me calm down. First, I always talk to someone supportive, who understands the feeling of anxiety and who can just listen to what I am going through. These are always people I trust such as my parents or my friends. However, I understand that not everyone has that luxury of speaking to people on a daily basis. Another healthy distraction from my anxiety is exercise. It may not seem fun at first but running around a scenic location with some calming meditation music in your ear can do wonders for your mood. Using any machine at the gym is also helpful, it promotes good brain activity as well as a good lifestyle. Other exercise practices you could try for anxiety are yoga, zumba, relaxive meditation, and spin. You can even do yoga, zumba and meditation in the comfort of your own home (or dorm) with a soft mat and a computer for tips and tricks. Finally, my anxiety is released through my creativity. For anyone that loves to do art of any kind (painting, drawing, writing, playing music, sculpting) putting all your emotions into a piece can be beneficial in releasing any emotional tension.

New hobbies, friends, social events, activities, new skill, career, and new life styles are something to consider to kill the anxiety. Staying alone, and thinking much about past and future both are perfect breeding ground for anxiety. so starting slow to be able to move around and taking next step is the key. It is better to prepare a list of things one wants and can do without much force, like drinking water, tea, taking suppliments, listening to music, etc. These will help develop enough strengths to do more things like doing excercise, cooking, inviting friend, participating in activities. Once, things start working then sky is the limit to rise above and beyond anxiety