A quick visit to Google to find some self-help methods for anxiety typically yields strategies such as meditation or taking deep breaths. While these are great strategies, they do take more patience and guidance-– therefore, they might be more difficult to implement when a panic attack is stirring inside.

And sometimes being reminded to try the same strategies by friends, family, and therapists can be frustrating and create an invisible barrier between you and a happier, calmer self.

So here are a few quick suggestions that might alleviate anxiety in a new way:

1. Try a Quick Snack

An apple a day… keeps the anxiety away? There is some overlap between the symptoms of low blood sugar and panic attacks. If you’re suddenly feeling dizzy and your heart rate is increasing, it is worth trying to eat a quick nutritious sugary snack (such as fruit, nuts, or dark chocolate) to see if your physical symptoms lessen.

2. Write Out the Odds

One of the most deliberating and lasting effects of anxiety are the catastrophic thoughts during an episode of anxiety attack. Your mind can quickly take small (even reasonable) concerns and convince you that the worst is yet to come. When these thoughts are invading your rational mind, try writing each thought down and quickly research the statistical likelihood of that outcome. When you are looking at the numbers you may realize how improbable it is that your life is over. From there, try to list out other, more reasonable, outcomes.

3. Log Out of Social Media

Research surrounding the impacts of social media addictions are fairly new and limited. However, there is no denying that comparing your life to peers on our newsfeed can exacerbate anxiety. When you feel uncertain about your finances, career, or relationship, try logging out of those apps. People often share the best versions of themselves on these platforms so it’s best to eliminate the opportunity to compare yourself to others, especially when you feel most vulnerable.