Hey y’all!
So as many of you may know, I struggle with anxiety pretty much on a daily basis. It’s super easy for me to panic about the smallest little thing, no matter how mundane it may be for others. So, I wanted to provide a small list of tips of things that have helped me out to hopefully help others who may also have this struggle!
- BREATHE: Yes, we hear this all the time, I know! But honestly? It’s one of the best ways to calm yourself down in the midst of panic. Simply close your eyes, and only focus on your breathing. In through your nose, count to five, then breathe out through your mouth. Honestly, it does wonders!
- Be rational: Try to pick out exactly what is causing you to panic. Look at every little detail until you find it. Then ask yourself why it’s causing you to panic. What is the worst thing that will come out of that? What will I do if that thing happens? What even are the chances of something going wrong? Usually, by asking yourself these questions, the rational side of your brain will see that you’re safe. It’s so easy for little things to become overwhelming within our own heads. But by asking ourselves these questions, we can hopefully bring those scary thoughts back down to perspective.
- Meditation: This is similar to breathing, except this is more of a precaution to anxiety than a solution. Meditation, for me at least, includes taking about 15-20 minutes out of your day to just be by yourself. No electronics, no people, nothing. Just sit or take a walk and be with yourself. It doesn’t seem like it would make a big difference, but it does! Taking this break does so much good for your brain and helps to make your days just a little bit easier!
- Reach out to someone: This is another one we hear all the time, but it’s true! By letting someone know that you feel anxious, they can either act as a distraction or can help you talk out what you’re experiencing. These things are much harder to internalize, and it’s hard to deal with them alone. Reach out to someone you trust–they’ll likely be more than willing to talk and help you out!
- Don’t ignore it: Trying to ignore anxiety will only make it worse. Take time and try to take care of yourself. And remember that it’s gonna be okay!
I hope this was helpful for you! Remember that you’re not alone in these struggles, and that whatever you may be feeling is valid. There’s no need to feel ashamed!
Love you all!
In the life of ash 