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

Meditating, working out, doing things you love, listening to music, etc can really charge you up. Do things that make you feel confident or spend time with someone who makes you feel better

Drawing, singing, dancing. Being busy is extremely helpful. We don’t need time to think. We can go out, talk, run...everything in order not to think.

This is an excellent question! Distraction is one of the best and quickest ways to battle in-the-moment anxiety. My personal favorite detraction method is the ABC list. Essentially what you want to do is pick a topic that you can name alphabetically. Ex. Names. Go through and name all the A names you can, then B, and C, etc.

You can watch a tv-show that really engages you, read something, listen to a podcast, play a game, go for a walk with some music on, write maybe even cook something! Doodling, cleaning, take a nice and relaxing shower. If you're at school or work you can focus on the room around you, describe the room to yourself (what colours are the chairs, how many plants, how many windows, big, small and so on). You can also paint your nails, look up on youtube how to do origami, spend some time with a beloved pet, organize your closet, call/chat with a friend or family member about nothing. I hope this helped some!

Finding distractions from anxiety could be really hard. Especially that different things work for each person. Some use some resources, stuff to help them with working on their breathing. Some draw, write, walk, or talk to a friend. Sometimes even a shower could work. Some grounding technique works too. It helps you focusing on the surrounding and what's around you rather than some of your worries. Grounding your feelings and thoughts usually help. You can try to find proves that you needn't worry and that it will be fine, reminding yourself of the good things you have done, and what you were good at before shall help too.

I keep a special basket filled with some knitting, hand sewing, writing and drawing tools, tablet with an assortment of pens, pencils and fancy ink, some small poetry books and magazines, several scented candles, box of wooden matches, a flashlight, a few hand lotions, a couple jar of candies and one of nuts, dark glasses, headphones and listen to some music, or my favorite radio with low volume. I only bring out the basket when I am having a panic attack or anxiety. I first light a candle and will take a few things out and organize the rest and usually with 15-20 minutes with my basket I begin feel the anxiety fade.

practice breathing can help anxiety. finding a hobby can help anxiety. reading books about anxiety and coping with anxiety can calm anxiety. recognize what causes anxiety and try to stay away. reduce coffee consumption, at first i didnt think this was so serious but as soon as i stop, in a couple weeks i been calmer. listening to music, talking to people about anxiety, meditation. I found that my beliefs have help me so much control my anxiety and even held some part of it. there are so many things one can do for anxiety and the solution start with wanting to heal and doing everything it take even though it can give you sometimes anxiety about the future.

Distracting yourself from anxiety is not an easy task, but it definitely can be done. Personally I love to draw and paint while listening to music. It helps me get out of my mind and let’s me think clearly for a bit. Another great resource to use is reading a book. When you feel like your life is stressful, then get lost in someone else’s. Books are especially great for anxiety because you have to be focusing on the words, and not on being anxious. I would also say that excersize is a great way to let go of some of your nerves while simultaneously staying in shape!

Well, having anxiety can be very tiring for the mind but here are some good and healthy distractions you can do if it gets really bad: try to work on what you like, your passion for example or you can do some meditation too to calm yourself. Meditation will not only calm your mind but it will help you organize better everything that is going on. If it gets really bad, you can listen to some calming music or do some exercise too. Or, try to connect with some of your friends, talk together, laugh together. It will just make you feel better and worry less.

I hold my breath for seven seconds. For me anxiety comes in quick breaths that I can't control. Holding my breath for seven seconds helps me regain control of my body. Start by holding you breath for seven seconds. Then exhale for six seconds. Inhale for five. Hold for seven. Exhale for six. This slows your heart rate and can be very grounding. When you count your breaths its harder to focus on the things making you anxious. After grounding myself I like to write letters. They don't have to be to a person. They can be to anything you want really. But I've found the most helpful letters I write are to myself. It helps me validate my feelings and deal with my anxiety.