Coping mechanisms

[lostinanxiety]

Does anyone want to share their coping mechanisms for anxiety? I exercised for a bit today and I felt like it eased my mind. Although it was temporary relief. It felt good to have a break from the unhappy feeling.

[bonkers65]

I also exercise and it helps. I also read a lot, mysteries, and that helps me too.

[_amabelizzario]

I exercise as well, it relieves my mind for a moment and gets me tired, which is good for a good night of sleep. I read a lot but when I'm more anxious than usual, I can't concentrate. I usually watch something os listen to music.

[Scigy1]

Meditation and yoga are great for anxiety, I have found no better exercise ever for anxiety. There are also very effective medications for it.

[AZ1970]

This is a good question. I have realized that past few days that I am in a constant state of anxiety. I was going to research this very question tomorrow.

[perkofawallflower]

I like to listen to positive affirmations, meditate and write down my feelings. One other thing I love doing is listening to podcasts on my iPhone. Exercise definitely helps me take out my anger. If my mind is racing too much I can’t concentrate on my workout and it’s too much for me to complete my workout. I also like to look up different aspects of my anxiety to learn to cope. Tonight I looked up neediness and ways I can work on it. I find that to helpful and I write down the suggestions in my journal.

[lostinanxiety in reply to perkofawallflower]

Good suggestions. I've also started looking for podcasts on my iPhone. It seems to help to have something to listen to in case your mind starts racing.

[perkofawallflower in reply to lostinanxiety]

Yes they help a lot. I like to listen to a Harry Potter channel and I also looked up anxiety channels