How to Start Feeling Happier and Reduce Anxiety

It is really difficult for me to feel peaceful when my mind is racing, I'm feeling stressed out, and things seem out of control. When you're worried, it's challenging to maintain calmness because it's so difficult to silence all the other thoughts and accompanying symptoms, especially when you're having a panic attack. I've discovered that this will cause me to act in ways that will help me avoid becoming overstimulated.

The issue with this is that continuous anxiety makes it simple to experience overstimulation. I've discovered that I tend to withdraw from a lot of things, including people, crowds, noisy situations, and generally most of the world around me.

Techniques for Remaining Calm During Anxiety

This can become a problem because it's sometimes not the greatest option and isn't always realistic. After struggling with anxiety for a number of years, I have discovered the importance of having self-calming techniques at your disposal when you are in overstimulating surroundings. Several of these self-calming techniques include:

1. Deep breathing — You can calm your body by inhaling slowly and deeply, holding your breath, and then exhaling completely. This has proven to be extremely beneficial for me when I'm experiencing a panic attack.

     2.Concentrating on a grounding object — I've discovered that concentrating on a particular object helps keep me grounded and ultimately be calming. For instance, I wear a necklace that I frequently hold in my hands during times of acute anxiety.

3. Leaving the room and going outside – I've also discovered that leaving the house and walking outside can be calming. The fresh air and change of location can be calming, and they can also stop any disorganized thoughts I may be thinking.

 I've also come to realize how important it is to practice self-calming techniques so you can find tranquility while you're at home in the environment where you feel most at ease. I find that having the ability to do self-soothing exercises helps me to stay calm throughout my day. I've also discovered that it aids in building stress resistance.

I engage in a variety of self-calming practices, including:

1. Exercise—This not only relieves my tension but also has meditative benefits. Overall, I feel more at ease and my tension is reduced when I exercise every day.
2. Journaling – Journaling enables me to digest the frantic and convoluted thoughts I often have and to convey my emotions. Additionally, it gives me a secure place to voice my concerns, fears, and overwhelming feelings.
3. Finally, try some meditation. Meditation is particularly beneficial for reducing any physical signs of stress. Since I regularly practice this, I am confident that when I meditate, even if I am going through a stressful scenario that will make me anxious, I will find peace and quiet.

Try using these techniques to relax yourself when you are feeling worried or as a form of self-care. Share any tactics you employ that aren't covered in this article in the comments section.