Any anxiety-reducing methods not mentioned in the book?

[grgmrn]

Although this book is surprisingly thorough in its presentation of ways to deal with anxiety and stress-related issues, I am curious to know if there are some methods or practices which you use or know of that were not mentioned throughout its pages.

[AntonelaMaria]

Grounding onself in your surroundings with three steps;
-touch
-see
-hear
Find three things around you and describe them.
I found that very helpful.

Yawn. It is very effective way of calming!!

There is also progressive muscle relaxations when you tense and relax your muscles.

I liked the part of breathing it is described really well. I also would just add. Lying on the floor putting hand on stomach and just slowly breathing. You can also count to five breaths. Nothing higher because your brain will wonder off.

There are some emotional coping skills that I think will not help only with anxiety but to stay metaly healthy;
-jornaling
-making a grateful list
-pray
-having a playlist of music
-taking about our emotions
-allow yourself to cry
-write a song

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

Have you tried Origami? It's so involving and attention-seeking that you'll instantly forget what was bothering you. My favorite creation is a duck.

[cluthrie]

Personally I like animal therapy. Animals are so calming to be around. I know horse therapy can be effective for a lot of people. Alas, I don't have a horse, but I do have a cat.

Petting a cat is so relaxing, especially when you have one curled up and purring in your lap.

[anoushka_thakur]

I think each person has their own way of dealing with anxiety and stress. All these methods may not be discussed in the book. I believe the practice remains in the hand of the person going through stress and anxiety. Whatever suits them curb anxiety can be a remidy for them.

[Howlan]

Alpha-Stim Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation or CES is a prescribed portable medical device that is proven to provide lasting anxiety relief. It is FDA Approved and can work in sessions of 20 minutes a day. It claims to be a safe and drug-free anxiety therapy that changes the brain’s electrical and electrochemical signals. If I remember correctly it is not mentioned in this book.

[Dominik_G]

I find that being close to animals, especially taking care of them (feeding them, etc.) has a huge impact on anxiety. I also find writing useful: writing in a very free and raw way, basically just putting what's going on in my mind on paper.

[Guda Lydia]

Every person is unique and different things and methods appeal to different people. I think it's best to find what makes you happy and what suits you and use it for relief. Personally, nature is my therapy. The more secluded, the better.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

Howlan wrote:
> Alpha-Stim Cranial Electrotherapy Stimulation or CES is a prescribed
> portable medical device that is proven to provide lasting anxiety relief.
> It is FDA Approved and can work in sessions of 20 minutes a day. It claims
> to be a safe and drug-free anxiety therapy that changes the brain’s
> electrical and electrochemical signals. If I remember correctly it is not
> mentioned in this book.
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Late last year, the FDA announced that there is no valid evidence for CES as a treatment for depression. It seems the effectiveness of the device is still in question.

[David_Kariuki]

AntonelaMaria wrote:
> Grounding onself in your surroundings with three steps;
> -touch
> -see
> -hear
> Find three things around you and describe them.
> I found that very helpful.
>
> Yawn. It is very effective way of calming!!
>
> There is also progressive muscle relaxations when you tense and relax your
> muscles.
>
> I liked the part of breathing it is described really well. I also would
> just add. Lying on the floor putting hand on stomach and just slowly
> breathing. You can also count to five breaths. Nothing higher because your
> brain will wonder off.
>
> There are some emotional coping skills that I think will not help only with
> anxiety but to stay metaly healthy;
> -jornaling
> -making a grateful list
> -pray
> -having a playlist of music
> -taking about our emotions
> -allow yourself to cry
> -write a song
How could we forget prayers. Its the most powerful thing on earth.Quite powerful that even Jesus took time to pray before going to face a difficult situation.

[David_Kariuki]

Joseph_ngaruiya wrote:
> Have you tried Origami? It's so involving and attention-seeking that you'll
> instantly forget what was bothering you. My favorite creation is a duck.
I've never thought of origamis in this light. I'll definitely try this.

[David_Kariuki]

Guda LM wrote:
> Every person is unique and different things and methods appeal to different
> people. I think it's best to find what makes you happy and what suits you
> and use it for relief. Personally, nature is my therapy. The more secluded,
> the better.
I agree, nature has a way of taking relieving stress in a very unique way for me as well. Being able to see and experience the environment in its most pure and natural state is very therapeutic.

[Howlan]

cluthrie wrote:
> Personally I like animal therapy. Animals are so calming to be around. I
> know horse therapy can be effective for a lot of people. Alas, I don't have
> a horse, but I do have a cat.
>
> Petting a cat is so relaxing, especially when you have one curled up and
> purring in your lap.

Yes I do relate to that. Spending time with your pet is certainly very relaxing and calms you.

[Howlan]

Joseph_ngaruiya wrote:
> Have you tried Origami? It's so involving and attention-seeking that you'll
> instantly forget what was bothering you. My favorite creation is a duck.

Yeah, origami or any hobby really which you enjoy doing, sketching for another helps ease your negative thoughts.

[Joseph_ngaruiya]

Howlan wrote:
> Joseph_ngaruiya wrote:
> > Have you tried Origami? It's so involving and attention-seeking that you'll
> > instantly forget what was bothering you. My favorite creation is a duck.
>
> Yeah, origami or any hobby really which you enjoy doing, sketching for another helps
> ease your negative thoughts.

Learning a new skill or facing your fears is also worth trying. An example is studying a new culture or going for bungee jumping to eliminate height phobia.