what's your favourite way to chilllllllllllll ouuutttt? ^_^

[squid-face]

I'm looking for inspiration! 💭

what do you do to bring your anxiety down/ground you in the moment?

living with racing intrusive thoughts is nothing new to me, but the past couple of days have been horrific! like it's been turned up 1000% 😅 endless endless images and sounds and thought spirals about the end of the world, climate change, nuclear war, my family's safety/health, my future, germs, my health/safety it is just relentless and is so much worse than normal 😵 I feel like I'm going insaneeeeee haha 😅

so, I thought I'd reach out to you sweet chickens for some ideas! 😊

what do you do to bring your anxiety down/ground you in the moment?

of course there's the classics we all know so well: do some mindfulness 🌿 have a bath 🛁 journal ✍️ go for a walk 👣 etc etc etc blaaahhhhh bla blahhgghasdfghjkl...

I mean those are great! they're classics for a reason! but I suppose I'm just curious to see if anyone has any other little personal hacks? tips? tricks? insights? comments? thoughts? advice? 🤓

I'd love to know what little bits of magic are swimming around in our collective lived experience brains 🤠

can't wait to hear your thoughts!

I'm off to eat a pie, talk later! x

[Croix]

Dear Squid-face~

You are right there are some methods that most people can gain benefit from and there are others that are more unique, not surprising as everyone and their circumstances are different.

For instance I have found, after some practice, that Smiling Mind can help a lot.

The definitive thread on this subject is very long with lots of contributors, well worth a browse.

https://forums.beyondblue.org.au/t5/anxiety/self-help-tips-for-managing-anxiety/m-p/50482#M7636

HTH

Croix

[Mark Z.]

Hi Squid-face,

I heard about the challenges you're facing and wanted to share some practices that have personally helped me.

Getting outdoors and being active has been incredibly beneficial for my wellbeing. While walking certainly has its own charm, I've found that jogging elevates the experience to another level. The feeling of pushing myself a bit more, the rhythm of my footsteps, and the rush of endorphins, the sensation of breaking a sweat, all contribute to making my mind clearer and my mood more stable. Moreover, I've noticed that my anxiety tends to diminish significantly when I incorporate daily jogging into my routine.

During the weekends, I like to venture a little further into nature, spending time hiking in forests or along the seaside. Immersing myself in these environments, absorbing the beauty of the views, breathing in the fresh air, and listening to the birds, all add an extra layer of tranquility and healing.

Just as Melbourne, my city, is full of such beautiful places to explore, I'm sure your city has its own wonderful spots. I strongly believe that physical activities like jogging or hiking in such settings can make a significant difference.

Mark

[squid-face]

hey Croix!

smiling mind is a great app hey, I really like the gratitude session, it's only short but really helps me to stop and think for a second 😊

and thanks for the link to the thread! I appreciate it! 🤓

[squid-face]

hey Mark!

thanks for the input! I definitely have some beautiful natural places around where I live, thanks for the recommendation 🌿 I should definitely explore more 😊🌿

[Mark Z.]

No worries at all, all the best 😀

[blues23]

Hi squid face ,

I find walking helps ,also cleaning the house like a lot even getting into the garden , baking a cake, Colouring in  . I’m struggling a lot at the moment myself so keeping busy with other things is a good distraction from the stress and anxiety.