I’m gonna share a few of my various coping skills that have personally helped me or a loved one of mine with anxiety! Feel free to add on if you’d like, and also please use them if you want! i love you !
i’ve used my phone as a way to help me kind of distract myself from my thoughts and irrational fears (shift your focus)
played with sensory objects
be mindful
deep breathing
what’s the worst/best/realistic
journaling
yoga
meditation
affirmations
going for a walk
music
vent to a friend or loved one
ask a trusted adult for advice/guidance
ask for reassurance
draw/color
brain dump
clean
re organize something (binder, closet, bookshelf, etc)
call a loved one
hot coco!!
play with a pet
anxiety jar
tumblr positivity tag
take a bath and meditate in there
cry
art projects!
think of your anxiety as a learning experience and a cool challenge that you can overcome! then reward yourself !!
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