When you have anxiety you can’t think straight, can’t stop worrying, and you feel like everything is about to collapse. Your heart might feel like it’s racing, or you might start sweating. For some people anxiety is so bad it even keeps them up at night. The worst part is that it feels uncontrollable. Like a train on the tracks about to smash everything to pieces. You just want it to stop. Anxiety can be really tough to deal with but the good news is that there are a lot of tools that can help you so that it does not take over your life.
Exercise. When anxiety is building up one of the best things you can do is move your body. Get outside if you can, go for a jog, or take a walk. Give your mind a change of scenery and work off some of that adrenaline that has built up. Many of us know that exercise is good for us physically but exercise is also great for us mentally. So incorporate exercise into your daily routine.
Self-care. Our lives are so busy these days. Most people don’t make time to take care of themselves. What makes you happy? Going out with a whole bunch of friends or taking a quiet bubble bath? We give so much to others, it’s easy to put ourselves on the back burner. But ignoring your own needs for too long can cause anxiety to build up so make yourself a priority.
Another great tool to use if you are experiencing anxiety is journaling. Sometimes just writing your worries out and putting them to paper helps you clear out your mind. Keep a journal close to your bed or in your car and the next time you start feeling anxious, write about it.
Try a guided relaxation exercise. It’s best to start with a short one at first as it can be difficult to follow along in the beginning but even relaxing for five minutes can really help with your anxiety. There are many different guided relaxation apps, but you can also find relaxation exercises on youtube, or just with a quick search of the internet. Try a few out and find one that you really like as guided relaxation exercises can really help you to feel less anxious.
Anxiety can be really difficult but the good news is that there are a lot of tools to help you cope. But if you find that you are not getting better or even getting worse please reach out to a counselor or your medical provider.
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Kellie Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified EMDR Therapist in Florida. She specializes in providing counseling for anxiety issues.
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Kellie Brown Licensed Mental Health Counselor in Florida
Kellie Brown is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified EMDR Therapist in Florida specializing in providing counseling to people with anxiety issues. Based in Central Florida and providing online counseling throughout Florida she wants counseling to be easy and convenient for her clients. She knows that counseling for anxiety can really make a difference in a person’s life so if you have any questions about counseling for anxiety in Florida please reach out.
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