Having anxiety and depression is one of the hardest things to ever deal with, especially when you don't know why you have it. I've learned some ways that help me the most.
1. Call a Friend- It's very easy to feel completely alone when having an attack, but you never are as alone as it seems. I often times will call my best friend and she can get me from crying to laughing in a short amount of time.
2. Write- Another thing that helps me is writing down my thoughts in a notebook. This gets your feelings out without causing any harm.
3. Get on Pacifica- If you didn't know, there is an app for mental health called Pacifica that tracks your feelings, lets you do activities to improve your mood, and communicate to others with the same problems. It has helped me out more than anything else.
4. Listen to Music- Sometimes the best thing to do is to listen to songs that describe your situation, or even some upbeat music to make you feel better.
5. Workout- A good run while listening to a playlist can always bring my mood up! Plus it's healthy!
6. Relax- Watch a comedy movie and drink a hot chocolate or your favorite warm beverage in sweats and a tee, or light some candles and take a bubble bath. Have some you time and be easy on yourself.
7. Draw or Paint- I'm not very artistic, but drawing a representation of your feelings help.
8. Pray- As a christian, I know it can be hard to pray at times, but I find that praying is always a relief and that God is listening and understands
9. Cry- Believe it or not, it is healthy to cry and let things out!
10. Think Positively- Think of your favorite things and what you love about yourself and your accomplishments.
11. Watch YouTube- Get on YouTube and watch some funny youtubers, or even your favorite beauty channels.
12. Read- Grab a book or your kindle and read your favorite books!
13. Take Deep Breaths- When you have an anxiety attack, your breathing is very fast and shaky. Slow down and regulate it.
14. Reassure Yourself- Look at yourself in the mirror and give yourself a pep talk. Complement yourself, it's needed.
15. Play with or Cuddle your Pet- Animals have an amazing ability to help with anxiety and depression. They somehow can make anyone feel loved and needed without saying a word, so if you have a pet, give them attention!
1. Call a Friend- It's very easy to feel completely alone when having an attack, but you never are as alone as it seems. I often times will call my best friend and she can get me from crying to laughing in a short amount of time.
2. Write- Another thing that helps me is writing down my thoughts in a notebook. This gets your feelings out without causing any harm.
3. Get on Pacifica- If you didn't know, there is an app for mental health called Pacifica that tracks your feelings, lets you do activities to improve your mood, and communicate to others with the same problems. It has helped me out more than anything else.
4. Listen to Music- Sometimes the best thing to do is to listen to songs that describe your situation, or even some upbeat music to make you feel better.
5. Workout- A good run while listening to a playlist can always bring my mood up! Plus it's healthy!
6. Relax- Watch a comedy movie and drink a hot chocolate or your favorite warm beverage in sweats and a tee, or light some candles and take a bubble bath. Have some you time and be easy on yourself.
7. Draw or Paint- I'm not very artistic, but drawing a representation of your feelings help.
8. Pray- As a christian, I know it can be hard to pray at times, but I find that praying is always a relief and that God is listening and understands
9. Cry- Believe it or not, it is healthy to cry and let things out!
10. Think Positively- Think of your favorite things and what you love about yourself and your accomplishments.
11. Watch YouTube- Get on YouTube and watch some funny youtubers, or even your favorite beauty channels.
12. Read- Grab a book or your kindle and read your favorite books!
13. Take Deep Breaths- When you have an anxiety attack, your breathing is very fast and shaky. Slow down and regulate it.
14. Reassure Yourself- Look at yourself in the mirror and give yourself a pep talk. Complement yourself, it's needed.
15. Play with or Cuddle your Pet- Animals have an amazing ability to help with anxiety and depression. They somehow can make anyone feel loved and needed without saying a word, so if you have a pet, give them attention!
Anxiety and depression will normally come and go throughout life but knowing how to deal will help keep the temporary condition from becoming a way of life!
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