@aleja 8 October 2020 more from that month

What to do when you feel anxious 😰

Anxiety is a fairly common mental disorder, where the person who suffers from it feels worry and / or fear in the face of stressful situations that happen in daily life. Its most common symptoms are: *Feeling of nervousness, agitation or tension.* *Feeling of imminent danger, panic or catastrophe.* *Increased heart rate.* *Accelerated breathing (hyperventilation)* *Sweating.* *Tremors.* *Feeling of weakness or tiredness, among others.* When these symptoms occur, I suggest you do the following: ***1.*** *****Breathe deep:***** Try to calm yourself, you can do repetitions of deep breathing, inhale through the nose, hold the breath for 7 seconds and exhale through the mouth; You will see how in a few minutes you relax.

***2.*** *****Drink water:***** The mere act of drinking water helps us calm down, if it is to your liking you can add a little sugar.

***3.*** *****Write about how you feel:***** When you feel anxious, it is relaxing to write what we think, how we feel, keeping a thought diary is a healthy and useful way to vent our daily problems and thus minimize our worries.

***4.*** *****Listen to the music you like:***** Listening to your favorite songs makes you forget about all your problems, it transports you mentally to your favorite moments and the anxiety disappears in minutes. Personally this is what I do when I feel anxious, listening to music instantly relaxes me, I even dance alone and my daughter finds it funny but I feel wonderful and it recharges my vibes at the moment.

***5.*** *****Create something new:***** Having a hobby like doing crafts, knitting, drawing, writing, among other activities is something positive to reduce anxiety.

***6.*** *****Take a walk:***** Walking is an excellent activity for general health, it releases toxins and distracts the mind from all worries. You can take a walk through your area of ​​residence or go to a park and surround yourself with nature to reduce anxiety.

***7.*** *****Find a positive distraction:***** Do an activity that you like a lot, such as doing relaxation exercises, reading, watching a movie at home, taking care of a plant; There are so many things we can do to reduce anxiety, you just have to find one that suits your need and be encouraged to do so.

***8.*** *****Ask for help:***** There is nothing wrong with asking for help, be it talking to a family member or friend, joining a support group; You can also go to a medical professional who can treat your symptoms effectively.

These small actions will help you manage daily stress and keep anxiety at a low level, remember that this is a normal part of today's life, you just have to be aware of keeping the symptoms under control. `NOTE: There are many types of anxiety, some more severe than others, but I focused my article on basic anxiety. If you think that you suffer from very constant episodes of anxiety and you cannot control them, I suggest you request a consultation with your doctor or mental health professional.` Comment... Vote... Subscribe. I wait for you in my next post. https://read.cash/@aleja/self-examine-girl-256b3b60#i-wait-for-you-in-my-next-post ***Research sources:*** *website www.mayoclinic.org* / *Lead image was taken from the website www.lavanguardia.com*