It's awkward and 99% of the time unwelcome, but it happens. It can happen for a reason or none at all. Everyone experiences anxiety differently, although a lot of the symptoms are quite similar.
How to tell if you have anxiety:
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Sense of Panic
- Upset Stomach
- Racing heartbeat
- Inability to think logically
- Fear of Impending Doom
- Shortness of Breath
- Sleep problems
- Feeling like you're going crazy
- Chest pain / heavy chest
I ,by no means, am a doctor. If you are finding that you experience all of these symptoms on a regular basis, I would recommend visiting your family doctor for more information!
I've come up with a few little tips to help you with managing your anxiety:
- Try and pinpoint the cause. Did something happen recently or is there something you're actively worrying about? Anxiety 9 times out of 10 can be caused by stress.
- Aromatherapy - I will always suggest this. Try to stay away from strong fragrances and stick with more natural essences. This will help keep you grounded. I usually light some incense or use a mist.
- Ground yourself with this exercise
- Sit comfortably in a chair or on the couch
- Take 3 deep breaths: in through your nose, out through your mouth
- Point out 3 things that you can see in the area around you. You can say it out loud or in your head. Be descriptive (for example; a furry beige rug)
- Point out 3 things that you can hear. Again be descriptive.
- Point out 3 things you can touch. Describe what it feels like.
- Take one last look around you and remind yourself you are safe.
You don't have to do this in order - I would try the grounding exercise first especially if you feel an attack coming on. It might feel funny or silly at first, but the more and more you practice it - the easier it becomes. You'll find that you'll start to pick up on it naturally as a reflex in a situation.
Feel free to comment below with some other tips that work for you. Share the love <3