Besides focusing on my breathing, what else do people do to calm themselves down?

I listen to music to calm down the music helps shut out the word for a little while until you can breath and calm down again

Use a stress ball, talk out your feelings with someone you feel comfortable with, coloring books seem to work best with many people I see. (No joke)

I like to listen to calm music and relax with my eyes closed. Try to think logically about what is bothering you.

Count, yes counting can really help, such as anything around you. Clear your mind, then focus only on one thing in the room whether it be your shoe or the hairband on someones head. Jump, have an outburst because sometimes all you need to do is let out that times energy into something so you can calm down quicker to a timed out rate.

There are lots of things you can do to calm down! Different things work for different people, but here are some good things you could try: listening to music you like, talking to someone (Listeners are here for you!), watching a film, taking a nap, grabbing a snack, journaling, etc. Really, anything that can distract you might help, or something else you might find soothing! Hope things work out for you, lovely!

I used to wash my hands with warm water, wash my face with cold water and/or, if I could, do a whole warm shower. Maybe if you feel angry or stressed you can do some physical exercise (ex: running), if you feel sad or lonely you can try to listen some music, talk with someone or do something you like (ex: sing) or watch funny videos on YouTube and Vine. If you need company you can always count on us listeners and chat with us. I hope this helped, have a nice day! :) x

Find 5 things you can see, find 4 things you can feel, find 3 things you can smell, find 2 things you can hear, and find 1 thing you can taste. It helps you focus and calm down.

Listen to music, take walks, talking to a friend or someone in your family, mindfulness/yoga or using creativity to draw or paint or write poetry. Sometimes your creativity boosts when you are stressed.

Something that really works for me is 'grounding'. I find 5 things i can see, 4 things i can feel, 3 things i can hear, 2 things i can smell and 1 thing i can taste. It not only helps me bring myself back to reality but it also passes the time during an uncomfortable panic attack.

well everyone is different some like listening to music, listening to the gentle sounds of a rainforest, even playing games and watching there favourite shows :) we all have our own coping mechanisms :)