What are your personal strategies for coping with the symptoms of your anxiety?

I keep a journal and write out all of my problems and then work out a solution after i have described the problem the best i can. I also meditate at a free moment and try to clear my mind to continue my day.

I've experienced self inflicted anxiety from bad coping mechanisms and an inability to deal with stressful situations more times than I'd like. I've always had a few things to "Ground" me. Stepping back and breathing has always calmed my nerves and gave me time to think. listening to music has always taken my mind off of the panic, sometimes pacing, but often sitting down would be the last of the cure-all. With anxiety I would panic and shake at first, but I had a great guide who taught me how to view anxiety differently. Now although it's not constant, if I do have an anxiety attack I'm able to recognize it and isolate the problem more efficiently. Remembering my own 3 steps and acting on them have been my cure. Everyone is different, but this is what has mostly worked for me.

There are many ways to cope with the symptoms of your anxiety. I personally cope in different ways depending on the level of anxiety. I will sometimes just get on the treadmill and run a few miles to relieve some stress. Sometimes i will do yoga. Spin class can sometimes be helpful. Sometimes getting together with my family and having some time to interact with others and allowing myself to talk to people and not focus on what is causing me to be anxious is very helpful. Going for long walks with my dogs and husband helps to not feel anxious anymore.

Slow breathing works for me. Mindful slow breathing. I also look and try to name 5 things I can see, hear and feel in my surrounding. Warm food or snacks help after. Food has always been something I found comfort in so that helps me a lot. I also talk to a few trusted friends and family members about it. It helps to hear and know that I am not the only one who goes through this kind of episode. You are really not alone. Meditate and invite good energy into your life. And don't forget to talk to your therapist, professional help goes a long way.

The first thing I do is try be surrounded by my loved ones. I reach out to them to chat and laugh about silly things. If no one is available, I join a support group. In the group, I would get busy reading and sending encouraging words to people. I find out that the more I encourage anyone going through whatever I'm going through, the better I feel. 2) I try to read books or watch films to distract myself but I found out that it doesn't work for me. Reading through people's actual "Life experiences", that is, what they are currently passing through, helps me cope better than books and movies.