If your anxiety is sporadic and getting in the way of your focus or tasks, here are some quick remedies that could help you take control of the situation.
If your anxiety is focused around a situation, such as being worried about an upcoming event, you may notice the symptoms are short-lived and usually subside after the anticipated event takes place.
Question your thought pattern:
Negative thoughts can take root in your mind and distort the severity of the situation. One way is to challenge your fears, ask if they are true. If they are then ask yourself what you can do about them. See where you can take back control.
Practice focused, deep breathing 4-5-6
Try breathing in for 4 counts and breathing out for 5 counts for 6 minutes total. By evening out your breath, you will slow your heart rate which should help calm you down.
Use aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is thought to help activate certain receptors in your brain, potentially easing anxiety. It can be in oil form, incense, or a candle. Scents like lavender, chamomile, and sandalwood can be very soothing.
Go for a 15 minute walk
Sometimes, the best way to stop anxious thoughts is to walk away from the situation. Taking some time to focus on your body and not your mind may help relieve your anxiety.
Write down your thoughts
Writing down what is making you anxious gets it out of your head and can make it less daunting.
These relaxation tricks are particularly helpful for those who experience anxiety sporadically. However, if you suspect you have more than sporadic anxiety, quick coping methods should not be the only kind of treatment you employ. Find long-term strategies to help lessen the severity of symptoms and even prevent them from happening.
