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Survival kit for an anxiety attack
From holding ice cubes to having sour candies, here are a few ways to survive an anxiety attack.
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When we have an anxiety attack, the first thing to do is distract ourselves and relax the body and the mind. To do so, we often need a sudden change in temperature or an external stimulus to take our minds off the reasons that are giving us anxiety attack. There are a few strategies by which we can survive an anxiety attack, as suggested by Therapist Alison Seponara. Take a look.(Unsplash)
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When the anxiety attack starts to creep inside and affect us, we should hum loudly and make vibrations. (Unsplash)
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This helps in activating the vagus nerve and soothing the nervous system, making us feel that we are safe. (Unsplash)
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Holding ice cubes in hand for a long time helps in the sudden shift in temperature, taking our minds off from the anxiety attack. (Unsplash)
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We can also try holding the ice cubes to our faces or splashing ice cold water on our face to ground ourselves. (Unsplash)
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Sour candies reactivate the process of salivating, bringing us back to a healthy state of mind. (Unsplash)
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