How do you take care of yourself when your anxious or stressed? (1 Viewer)

[lexus]

Usually I just try to play a game or watch videos on my phone so I can distract myself. Or I end up napping my problems away

What do you like to do? Do you have any tips for taking good care of yourself?

 

[Michael]

I usually use one of the emotional release techniques I have learned over the years with varying degrees of success. I'm also aware now that epidemiological studies have found an increased incidence of anxiety and depression among vegetarians, so I'm working also on that area.

 

[lunaria]

i cuddle a stuffed animal, listen to music, watch anime or a kids' show, and write poetry. if i have the emotional energy, i'll call a friend or my significant other or play a video game with them so that i don't completely isolate myself. it's a way to push through my anxiety and a good middle ground between hanging out in person when i'm too anxious to do so. there's also the many coping skills i've learned in therapy. it all depends, however, as i tend to go into a dissociative state when anxious and different things work for me on different days because it can impact my functioning. overall, making sure to do basic self care is extremely important in regulating your emotions and managing stress. making sure you're hydrated and doing things like taking a relaxing bath doesn't sound like much on the surface, but from experience, it's quite helpful !! it's the one universal tip i can give, as everyone's way of responding to anxiety and stress is different

great question, i'm curious to see what others have to say

 

[Magician]

I read a book and since two months I also meditate once or twice a day and it's really helpful

 

[Abeamus]

Gaming or just thinking through the situations to come to a solution

 

[Myco]

listening to music is my main go to tool

 

[Ahsoka]

Naps

 

[StrayMixx]

Funny YouTube videos!

 

[Darkseid]

I go for a ride, clears my head

 

[uran]

Nothing really helps atm than meds