8 Small Ways To Combat Anxiety When It’s At Its Worst

When I first experienced anxiety in high school, I didn’t understand what was happening to me. Why was I always so sad? Why did my heart beat so fast? Why was I worrying all the time and why couldn’t I breathe? When I was able to put a label on it, go to therapy and figure out how to deal with it, it was so much easier to handle my issues. Even though I have come to terms with how to handle my anxiety, for someone who is just experiencing anxiety for the first time (and there’s definitely a lot of people who don’t know how to handle it), it can be a very jarring experience.  Something that was really difficult for me to deal with when my anxiety attacks were getting worse, was how to deal with the anxiety in a public place. I knew how to handle myself when I was home, in my own space but when I started having anxiety attacks in public: in class, in the bar, at work… it was a real problem. But, I’ve learned there are ways to handle anxiety in situations that are always going to help – especially when panic attacks strike.

 

1. Remove yourself from any situation that triggers you.

When you feel an anxiety attack coming on, the first thing you should do is remove yourself from whatever situation you’re in. Clearly, what you’re doing or where you are is what therapists call “a trigger.” Whether that’s at the office, out with friends, or at a party, just get out of where you are. Your anxiety could be made worse by the crowd surrounding you or the situation you’re in so it’s best to step aside. Once you feel as though you’re in a safer environment, your mood and anxiety will shift.

 

2. Try the 4-2-4 breathing method.

The best breathing exercise for anxiety is four in, hold two, four out; inhale for four seconds and hold it in for 2 seconds, then exhale for four seconds. Once you have the rhythm going, you’ll feel much better and be able to think a little more clearly. Focus on your breathing and how your body feels. Even focus on your stomach as the air goes in and out. Getting your mind off of whatever is worrying you and focusing in on something will be helpful.

19 Jokes You’ll Relate To If You Want To Be Reincarnated As A Bath & Body Works 3-Wick Candle

If you’re like me, the best gift you can ever receive is a candle from Bath & Body Works. There’s something about those candles—no matter how much they cost, how much shipping may be, you need that good, good scent to fill your home. For some girls, it’s not a hobbie—it’s a lifestyle.

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21 Sister Tattoos You’re Going To Want To Get With Your Sister

There’s no relationship quite like the one you have with your sister(s). Take it from the youngest of three – I’m super close with my sisters and cannot imagine my life without them. They are my rocks, my saviors and sometimes – the reason I’m angry and annoyed – but I wouldn’t trade them for anything in the world.

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33 People Who Shouldn’t Have Skipped English Class In 2018

Look, not everyone is great at spelling. It’s not something we’re born knowing, we have to learn it. That’s the whole point of English class. You might never find yourself in a situation where you need to know the difference between imply and infer to make it through your life, but you will need to know how to spell.

That’s rough for people who are really lost in the weeds when it comes to spelling. These days, especially, because everyone is always texting and emailing, so it’s crucial to have a good idea of how to spell. Sometimes, not even autocorrect can help you.

Many times it’s not even the spelling, exactly, that’s the problem—it’s that people mishear words or morph them into other words. I had a roommate once who thought that idolizing someone was putting them on a “pedestool.” The correct word is, of course, pedestal, like the thing that statues are placed on for display in museums. But to my roommate, pedestool made sense because a stool is a thing people stand on.

What I’m saying is, we’re not here to judge or shame people who can’t spell. We’re just here to laugh at them.

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Parents Are Supporting Chrissy Teigen By Sharing Adorable Pictures Of Their Kids In Helmets

Chrissy Teigen—mom, cookbook author, model, Twitter queen, and just general breath of fresh air in human form—posted an absolutely adorable picture of her son Miles on Instagram on Monday. Okay, yes, all pictures of her kids are adorable, but this one is like off the charts. Why? Because little dude is rocking a HELMET. A wee baby helmet, for Pete’s sake. Continue reading Parents Are Supporting Chrissy Teigen By Sharing Adorable Pictures Of Their Kids In Helmets

Tumblr User Brilliantly Explains Why Men Need Emotional Support In Relationships Just As Much As Women

In society, there’s an unspoken norm that in relationships it’s women who need emotional support and encouragement, not men. Often, people believe women are the ones who need to be complimented, loved, surprised, and nurtured–and men just get by on their own, happy to just be there.
Continue reading Tumblr User Brilliantly Explains Why Men Need Emotional Support In Relationships Just As Much As Women

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