These items can be assembled into a sort of kit to use when your anxiety hits! I have anxiety myself and these tactics help in a pinch. Feel better soon!
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For the senses
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For your mind
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Better rest
For the senses
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These help snap your nervous system out of any anxious or panic symptoms, I find them really helpful.
Instant Ice Packs
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The sour taste helps jolt your nervous system because it distracts your body from other symptoms. Highly recommendâ warheads are a great alternative as well.
Sour Patch Kids
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If you have to sit still but are crawling out of your skin, consider a quiet fidget to help. They give you something else to focus on and help in meetings or professional environments
Fidgets
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Consider getting a fan if you overheat while anxious! Some are battery powered and others are rechargeable, but both cool you down <3
Portable Fan
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This helps you control breathing and is easy to keep on your person or in a bag.
Breathing Necklace For Anxiety
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Essential oils are weirdly helpful for me. I donât believe in most of the physical benefits, but I do feel relaxed with certain scents (specifically eucalyptus and lavender). These can be applied directly to skin (wrists are a good application point)...
Majestic Pure Eucalyptus Essential Oil 4oz
For your mind
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Journals can help you reflect on what causes your anxiety and what thoughts you have while anxious. I use it to avoid (to the best of my ability) the things that make me anxious / stressed. Itâs a nice reflective tool for sure
Journal Multipack
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Reusable ear plugs have become more common at concerts but they can be used for any overwhelming environment.
Ear Plugs
Better rest
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Weighted stuffies can act as a pressure point therapy! Kind of like when your cat sits on your chest and it makes you feel better. This is also super helpful if you have a kiddo with anxiety
Weighted Stuffed Animals
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This is a guided breathing tool that helps you calm down. The light is soothing (again, great for kids) and may help with sleep, too.
Breathing Pal 'Ted' - Mindfulness Light
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This isnât anxiety specific, I just know that people with anxiety deserve nice things and Ben & Jerryâs is one of them. Go get some ice cream âĽď¸