From understanding why you get anxious to finding healthy ways to manage anxiety, it’s key to find things that work for you as you cope with anxiety. Below are a few helpful tips to help deal with anxiety:
Understand what triggers your anxiety. If you aren’t sure what triggers your anxiety, try writing a journal for when you feel anxious to see if there are any specific triggers or patterns.
De-stress often. Enjoy your hobbies and relaxing activities, especially at times when you’re more likely to be stressed and anxious. Try calming activities like meditation, prayer, listening to music, going on a hike or other stress-free, enjoyable hobbies.
Take care of your whole self. Eat healthy food*, exercise regularly, learn how to unplug and relax and get plenty of sleep. Also, avoid caffeine and alcohol, which can aggravate your anxiety.
Talk to someone you trust. Find a friend, family member, teacher, pastor or counselor you can trust to talk about your anxiety and what triggers it. If you need to talk, chat online with our HopeCoaches at www.TheHopeLine.com.
Dealing with Anxiety