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Managing anxiety can be a rollercoaster ride (I would know). But dealing with bouts of nerve-wracking anxiousness can be manageable.
Managing Anxiety
First, you need to recognize the symptoms so you would know that what you’re experiencing is anxiety. Symptoms might include shortness of breath, fast heartbeat, shaking, sweating, etc. Once you start feeling these symptoms, practice deep breathing to calm your nervous system.
You can also try grounding practices to help you back to the present moment. Focus on things you can see, touch, hear, smell and taste. You can also use positive affirmations or distract yourself with a calming activity. Asking for help from friends, family members, or a mental health professional can also help.
You can also prepare an anxiety toolkit. Check out these eight must-have products to help you kick stress to the curb and find your inner peace.
Weighted Blanket
If your anxiety is rooted in a feeling of being alone, a weighted blanket could be just what you need. Unlike regular blankets, these provide gentle, evenly distributed pressure, it’s kind of like being hugged. With its calming effect, it will be easier to get distracted from feeling anxious. When shopping for one, choose a weighted blanket made of breathable material so you can still use it in the summer, like this one from the L’AGRATY Store.
Aromatherapy Diffuser
There’s a reason we feel relaxed in a spa or a department store selling home essentials. These places always have an aromatherapy diffuser around helping customers feel calm. If you’re frequently anxious, an aromatherapy diffuser can help, especially if you use calming scents like lavender, chamomile or eucalyptus.
Fidget Toys
Keeping your hands busy and your mind focused can be a great way to distract yourself from anxiety. Playing with a stress ball, a fidget spinner, or even a Rubik’s Cube can help you calm down and turn your attention away from overwhelming thoughts.
Noise-Canceling Headphones
When you’re having an anxiety attack and your senses are overwhelmed, block out any external sounds with noise-canceling headphones. Whether you’re listening to white noise or nature sounds, these headphones from the Soundcore store will help block out low and mid-frequency distracting noises such as cars and airplane engines, helping you regain your sense of calm.
Calming Herbal Teas
Not a tea drinker and prefer to drink coffee instead? Perhaps you should make the switch ASAP. Caffeine and sugar can worsen your anxiety while herbal teas (chamomile, peppermint, and valerian root) can help you relax. This tea set from the Stash store has 7 different flavors of chamomile and peppermint to help you relax and unwind.
Soothing Bath Salts
If you prefer to take baths when you feel anxious, bath salts with calming essential oils can help you turn a regular bath into a relaxing one. Using Epsom salts and lavender can help ease muscle tension. This 20-piece bath bomb set not only helps you relax but also delivers a sensory experience with delightful scents and colors.
Sleep Masks
For people with anxiety, falling asleep can feel like a Herculean task, and even the tiniest bit of light or noise can prevent you from falling asleep. Fortunately, there are sleep masks available that block out even the tiniest light that could disrupt sleep. Many masks, such as this one from the LitBear store, are made of breathable, lightweight, and cooling material to keep you comfortable throughout. This one is also specifically made for side sleepers!
Breathing Buddha
When anxiety attacks, it might be difficult to regulate our breathing. Fortunately, this Breathing Buddha from the Midnight store serves as a visual tool to help us practice deep breathing. It’s color-coded to guide us on when to inhale, hold our breath, and exhale.
