The Ways I Cope With Anxiety

Hello! I've been gone for a long time; there have been a lot of changes in my life. I want to eventually share about that but I'm not quite ready.

In the meantime, I thought I would mention some of the things that help me cope with my Anxiety Disorder.

You'll probably have heard of some or all of these things, but I wanted to tell you why they help me so you can see if maybe they resonate for you. Here they are in no particular order.

Talk Therapy. I see a counselor on a regular basis. She helps me stay grounded. If you are looking for a therapist, be sure to ask to interview them. Ask them if they are familiar with your condition and what treatments they specialize in.

My Bullet Journal. I have been keeping a bullet journal for more than a year. It helps with my anxiety because everything I need - from my daily lists to notes from my therapy sessions, is all in one place. It keeps me from having to search through physical and mental clutter to find things.

Meditation. One of the types of meditation I do is called active meditation. I do art therapy. There is an interesting post about active meditation that I read recently, I'll link it here.

Hobbies. I do a lot of crafting, DIY and make jewelry. Do whatever you find to be relaxing.

Yoga. I've started to do beginners yoga. I watch a great channel on YouTube, linked here. Exercise is one of the things my doctor recommends to help with my anxiety. To keep myself on track, I created a yoga tracker page in my bullet journal. Before starting an exercise regimen, you should consult a doctor.

Listening to music. If I feel like everything is getting overwhelming sometimes I will retreat to my room, put on headphones and listen to music. It can be relaxing music or not, it just has to distract me from the previous situation.

I realize that these are not one size fits all solutions and everyone's circumstances are different. This is by no means an exhaustive list, but it's what works for me.

Let me know what coping skills you use in the comments below!

Until next time.

Remember that you are more than just your diagnosis.