Living with anxiety is a full-time job, and you may find yourself working nights too! We have people in our lives that just do not understand what it is like to live with anxiety, and unfortunately, we cannot always change that! So here are some small things that we can do to make our lives with anxiety a little easier!
1. Set reminders on your phone!
Because when your anxiety is high, you may not be able to think as clearly. I had horrible anxiety towards finals week, so I made this list of reminders and had them set for throughout the day. Some are just a reminder to breathe. My anxiety is higher at night, so I made little suggestions on how to calm down, because I may not think of them right away.
2. Make a list of things that help you during an anxiety/panic attack
While making a list may be helpful for you, it can also help your loved ones if they are ever with you when you experience a panic attack. They will already know what to do! Click on the picture for Kelsey's list!
3. Keep a stress ball and/or fidget toy on you when you go out
Isn't that why they made fidget spinners in the first place?
4. Make a playlist on Youtube of videos that help keep you calm
5. Breathing exercises
It is so much easier when there is a prompt!
6. Cooling Aloe Mist
When my anxiety spikes, I get hot and sweaty. This aloe mist can help cool you down! When I'm not anxious I swear by this mist on hot summer nights. They are currently available at Bath & Body Works! They do not always sell them, so when they do I stock up on them! They are also available in lotion if you prefer that! Click on the picture to get yours!!
7. Chew gum
Sometimes I get dry mouth when my anxiety is high, and that usually makes it worse. I always keep gum on me at all times and chewing gum activates your saliva glands to relieve your dry mouth (:
8. Take 5 Technique
Again, breathing is a lot easier when you have a visual, and it will also keep your hands a little busy as well. Click on the picture for instructions.
Hopefully, this makes life with anxiety a little more manageable! (: