5 Different Coping Mechanisms for Anxiety

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October 18, 2022- Image from Unsplash

I know it may sound cheesy but I have dealt with my fair share of anxiety and have learned many things along my journey. So, with that being said, I was to share 5 of my favorite coping mechanisms that have helped me through anxious times

1. Deep Breathing

When it comes to anxiety, there are different levels and by this I mean either a little anxious or very anxious. It all depends on what you are feeling inside your body or what you may be anxious about. Deep breathing has always helped me at times when I feel an immense amount of emotion. I always breathe in for 6 seconds, hold my breath for 3 seconds, and exhale for 6 seconds.

2. Watch a show or movie

Sometimes this can make people more stressed out of anxious but I have found this to really calm me down. I have always been the one to be down for a good movie or binge a TV show but I realized that whenever I watch a show or movie I am very engaged with what I am watching and tend to forget about everything that was racing in my mind. When you feel anxious, its all about calming the mind and this tends to help with that for me.

3. Go outdoors

This definitely won't apply to everyone but I know it helps me. Once I get my body moving, it helps me release and not feel so tense. I have always been one to love being outdoors when the weather is great. If I am ever feeling anxious or overwhelmed I always love going on walks and listening to a podcast one of my music playlists. It helps me be more tranquil and at ease while also getting some exercise in.

4. GET MORE SLEEP

I have always been a stickler for telling everyone to get enough rest! Teens and young adults are still growing and developing we can't continue that process if we don't get the right amount of sleep for our bodies. Not getting enough sleep can cause anxiety believe it or not so when you feel tired, listen to your body and get some rest. It is amazing what rest can do.

5. Talk about it!

I know if I ever feel stressed or overwhelmed about anything, I guarantee my friends have felt the exact same way. I know this is not for everyone but talking about what you are feeling to a friend of a family member can help calm you by being able to relate to each other. This has always helped me put things into a different perspective.