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I will find a focal point (something to focus on) and then unfocus my eyes and ‘blur’ my eyes while looking at that object I chose… I notice that when I focus my eyes inward from the focal point I feel calmer… I will almost cross my eyes. I learned this technique somewhere but I cannot recall what it’s called

Okay. I do that and it helps sometimes. I'm trying to learn new copping skills

for me, switching from thinking to doing can help break the anxiety spiral. so like doing anything that uses one of your 5 senses, some of my favorites are fidget toys, walking around my room, a weighted blanket, or calming scented candles

Essential oils are no joke. I've seen them work magic. I typically hear lavender for relaxing. Feel free to mix kinds. Distractions, keeping busy with a non-stressor, music, candles, a warm bath. Focus on the now, not regrets about the past or worries about the future. There's an exercise where you focus on your surroundings and count down with your senses. I don't completely remember the order but I think it was point out 5 colors you see, 4 things you feel, 3 things you hear, two things you smell, and one thing you taste. It's supposed to distract and ground you.

I heard bitting a whole lemon helps you forget the anxiety. Thats just one of many ideas like aromatherapy, music is nice, get involved in crafts like number paints too etc... Have a happy Easter. 🤗

Squeezing my own forearms and remembering uncomfortable does not mean unsafe.