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What can I do to calm myself down?

Profile: positiveWhisper24
positiveWhisper24 on Apr 10, 2015
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Breathe. Check out this amazing guide for anxiety by 7 cups: http://www.7cups.com/anxiety-help/ There's a part in there that talks about diaphragmatic breathing. THIS WORKS. It helps. It's going to be okay. You will get through this. Take a slow deep breath into you stomach. Hold it for a second. Then just lightly let it go. You will be okay.
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Profile: FlowerInDisguise19
FlowerInDisguise19 on Apr 11, 2015
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Take a deep breath, relax, count to 10 and close your eyes and think positive thoughts. This will help if you need to calm down in a situation.
Profile: blanket7
blanket7 on Feb 2, 2016
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You can try coloring, being with friends, family and pets, sleeping, watching something funny, reading and meditation.
Profile: Geveda
Geveda on Feb 10, 2015
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Take deep breaths, do something relaxing. When you're not in a position to completely change what it is that you're doing, then find little distractions to think about instead. Like the good things that have happened that day or previously, or even just thinking about little songs that cheer you up or something. Just to get you through that current moment of stress or nervousness.
Profile: OptimisticOmega
OptimisticOmega on Apr 1, 2015
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Read a good book, write a story, have a relaxing bubble bath, watch youtube videos, drink a cup of tea/hot chocolate, surround yourself with people, and deep breaths. (:
Profile: VioletFlame
VioletFlame on May 20, 2015
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The common remedy of counting to ten really does work, though some upsets might find me counting as high as 50 or 75! The point is to put some distance between yourself and the uncalming event or thoughts. Creating literal distance is best in some instances, walking away to compose oneself/regroup (even if you merely visit the lavatory. Actually, the sound of running water can be calming and as warmth is soothing, running warm water over your hands while you're in there provides an added calmative.) In a spot where you can't just walk away? Turn your attention inward and tske about 20 deep breaths to center yourself. /__\
Profile: mad22
mad22 on May 21, 2015
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First of all Just seat down and take deep breath. It seems you are very frustrated. I can understand what you are feeling. You are strong enough to fight these small problem. Don't worry we are with you. You have to refer any professional help or refer 7CupOfTeas guide.
Profile: FindYourLostHorizon
FindYourLostHorizon on May 23, 2015
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The quickest way to calm yourself down is to focus your attention as much as you can on what is happening around and within you right now in the present moment you are experiencing. Try to focus on your body, the sensations you feel in your muscles, your lungs, your heart. The subtle sensations we take for granted every day. Try to watch your breath, but without trying to control it. See if you can witness yourself breathing without consciously breathing in and out yourself. The breath is automatic, but to be able to witness it really takes the mind away from stress and into a feeling of calm.
Profile: alwaystherex
alwaystherex on Aug 10, 2015
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To calm yourself down get really nice up beat or sad music and ly down on your bed and listen to it
Profile: jenstar78
jenstar78 on Aug 10, 2015
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I calm myself down in different way. Going swimming, drinking cool water, playing a game on my phone or tablet, or chatting with a listener here on 7 Cups.
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