Your heart is still racing. Your forehead still has beads of sweat. But you're okay, for now. The panic attack is over, and you're beginning to feel normal again, beginning to feel like a person. But what now? How can you ensure that it won't happen again? These thoughts are racing through your head, and the cycling starts back up again and you feel another one coming.

Stop.

Breathe.

You can't predict your next panic attack. No one can. Of course, there are triggers, we all have them. But there is not calculator or clock that will tell you when the next one is going to happen. All you can do is try your hardest to relax and de-stress. As someone who has lived with anxiety for over a decade, I know how hard it is to come down from an anxiety attack. It's difficult and it's annoying and it sucks. So here's how I make it less horrible.

1. Listen to music. I keep a playlist on my phone of my favorite songs that relax me, and every time I feel myself getting anxious, I put my headphones in, close my eyes, and listen

2. Exercise. I find that when I'm stressed, going on a run helps clear my head. Even just doing stretches or a few weights can make you feel better.

3. Yoga. Before bed and when I wake up, I do yoga in order to de-stress and get into a good mindset. There are a ton of short routines on the Internet that even the busiest of people have time to do.

4. Meditate. Meditation helps me especially after an anxiety attack. It only takes about 10 minutes and its one of the most relaxing things to do, no matter if you're feeling amazing or awful.

5. Eat healthy. Eating healthier helps both your body and your mind be in the best place it can be. Add vegetables and fruits to meals helps you get extra vitamins and boosts your mood, while boosting your immune system. It may not feel like it helps, but trust me, it does.

So next time you have an anxiety attack, remember these tips. But most importantly, remember that you are normal, and that you are not alone.