12 Anti-Anxiety Techniques That Kick But

12 anti-anxiety techniques that kick but. I’ve tried many “techniques” to stop my anxiety when it decided to camp out on my doorstep. Most of them didn’t work.

Then I tried these techniques and they blew my out of the water. What a difference! I will admit, there’s been a couple I haven’t tried yet, but planning on it.

These techniques do “kick but.” The first time I used one, I had immediate relief from the anxiety.

I believe that is why the anxiety isn’t as prominent anymore. Now, I have good coping skills for when I have a panic attack or the anxiety increases.

So, let’s dive into these twelve techniques!

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It helps you focus on everyday things and not just the experience with the anxiety.It enlightens you sense of self. Very powerful tool.

Cold Plunges

12 anti-anxiety techniques that kick but through cold plunges. . Yes, cold plunges. Get in that shower or bathtub and take that cold one.

That will snap you back really quickly and get rid of anxiety.

I remember the last apartment complex I stayed in, they had an indoor pool. So during the winter I was having a bad bout with anxiety. I decided to go swimming.

I put my foot in the water and it was freezing. It was supposed to be a heated pool. Not this day. I got in anyway and froze the whole time I was in there (20 min).

They had showers there, so I spent a long time trying to warm up under the hot water. I’ll tell you what, it got rid of my anxiety for a while and in turn, improved my mood.

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EFT Tapping

Emotional Freedom Technique (EFT), also known as tapping, is a mind-body technique that involves tapping on specific points of the body to help manage emotions and relieve stress and anxiety:

Step	Instructions
Identify the issue	Focus on a single issue or fear at a time.
Rate the intensity	Assess how bad you feel on a scale of 0–10, with 10 being the worst.
Create a statement	Acknowledge the issue and accept yourself despite it. For example, “Even though I have this fear, I deeply and completely accept myself”.
Tap	Gently tap on the edge of your palm, below your little finger, five to seven times.
Say the statement	Say your statement out loud three times while tapping.
Tap other points	Tap other points on your body, one at a time. Some common points include the inner edge of your eyebrow, the side of your eye, under your eye, under your nose, under your lip, your collarbone, and the top of your head.
Re-rate the intensity	Stop tapping and re-rate how you feel about the issue.
Repeat	Repeat the steps if needed.

EFT was developed in the 1990s by Gary Craig, a Stanford graduate and certified master practitioner of neurolinguistic programming.

It can help people tune into their emotions and release negative energy.

Licensed therapists also use EFT to help patients with trauma, phobias, and other mental health concerns.

Cellular Release Therapy

Cellular therapy, also known as cell therapy or cytotherapy, involves transplanting living cells into a patient’s body to replace or repair damaged cells or tissues.

These cells can be derived from the patient’s own body. In most circumstances, platelets or mesenchymal cells are used for this type of therapy.

Cellular therapy aims to enhance the body’s natural healing processes and restore proper functioning.

One significant advantage is its ability to provide personalized medicine.

Since cellular therapy utilizes the patient’s own cells, the risk of rejection or adverse reactions is significantly reduced.

This personalized approach also allows for targeted treatment, increasing the likelihood of successful outcomes.

Auriculotherapy

12 anti-anxiety techniques that kick but through auriculotherapy. Auricular acupuncture, or ear acupuncture, can be an effective treatment for anxiety:

How it Works

Auricular acupuncture is a type of ancient Chinese medicine that focuses on five specific points in the ear that are linked to pathways in the body.

Acupuncture is thought to work by correcting imbalances in the body’s energy flow.

Benefits

Auricular acupuncture can help with a variety of conditions, including anxiety, depression, stress, sleep disorders, and PTSD.

Some say it’s an effective treatment for professionals, and that semi-permanent needles are more effective than other materials.

Acupuncture Points

The five areas of the ear that are targeted by auricular acupuncture include:

Sympathetic: Located on the outer edge of the ear, this area is linked to the stress response.

Shen Men: Also known as the Spirit Gate, this oval-shaped depression is located in the upper ear.

Kidney: Located in the center of the ear, this area is thought to control the essence of graceful aging.

Liver: Located along the ridge inside the ear, this area is linked to regulating blood flow.

Grounding Technique

I’ve done grounding before and it is the weirdest feeling. I learned it in massage school. This is how I learned it.

You invision that tree roots are extending from your feet down through the earth. The first time I did it, it freaked me out.

It actually felt like nothing could knock me over. I felt free from the anxiety. I know there are other ways of grounding, but I prefer this technique.

You feel like you’re one with the earth and everything it represents. That will definitely take you out of your anxiety state.

More Time in Nature

People need spend more time in nature more than anything else. It is so serene and calming. In the past, I’ve gone to a forest preserve near my house.

I saw a deer there once on a hike. He just stood there staring at me, didn’t run away. If you don’t have a forest preserve near you, just go for a walk in your neightborhood.

Listen to all the birds and the squirrels making sounds. With it being fall, look at all the colorful leaves.

There is so much in nature to be grateful for that you’ll loose any sensation of anxiety that you felt in your body.

Practicing Gratitude

12 anti-anxiety techniques that kick but through pacticing gratitude. I believe practicing gratitude is one of the more difficult techniques to try.

When your in the midst of anxiety (or a panic attack), it’s hard to feel anything but.

The several times I tried it, I failed. I couldn’t think of a single thing. When I wasn’t in an anxiety state. I made a list of things I was grateful for.

When I had anxiety, I looked at that list one by one. Relief began to flood all throughout my body. I even started tearing up. Gratitude works on so many levels.

Sync With the Sun

My bad, I don’t spend as much time out in the sun during the colder months. I prefer warm over cold.

But when late spring/summer rolls around, I’m laying outside behind the garage in the sun. If I had the funds, I’d move to a warmer state.

That first day when I lay out, I could stay out there for hours, but I don’t want to fry myself. So, I limit myself to how long I stay out.

The feeling I get from the sun and its warmth enwrapping me, feels so good. It makes me forget the anxiety I was just feeling.

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Good Quality Sleep

With my concoction of meds (there’s a lot of ’em), I think I’ve arranged it right so I fall asleep fast and stay asleep all throughout the night.

For a while, I was sleeping every other night. No wonder my anxiety was high. I was in a brain fog most of the time.

If you can’t get good, quality sleep (like me before), you’re doomed. I had no energy and my anxiety and depression kept getting worse.

I’ve been on the upswing for the past four days because I’ve been sleeping better. You really don’t know how much sleep is important until you can’t sleep.

Diaphragmatic Breathing

12 anti-anxiety techniques that kick but with diaphragmatic breathing .

Diaphragmatic breathing is a relaxation technique that involves breathing slowly and deeply using the diaphragm and abdominal muscles.

It’s also known as deep breathing, belly breathing, or abdominal breathing.

To practice diaphragmatic breathing, you can:

Sit or stand up straight with good posture
Place one hand on your chest and the other on your belly
Inhale slowly through your nose
Exhale through pursed lips
Focus on moving your stomach with each breath, rather than your chest
Pay attention to keeping your chest and neck relaxed and flat

Craniosacral Therapy

I learned this in massage school, and only performed it once on a fibromyalgia client. She seemed ok during the treatment, but the pain came back after she left.

Craniosacral therapy (CST) is a gentle, hands-on massaging technique. It uses a light touch to release tension around your body’s connective tissue network called the fascia.

The goal of CST is tension relief (fascial clearance). This may help other connected parts of your body function better through:

Self-regulation.
Self-correction.
Self-healing.

Sum It All Up

12 anti-anxiety techniques that kick but. I feel that most of these techniques have helped me with the anxiety, now I have less of it.

A few of the other common techniques work, but these helped me more.

I feel more confident and I am able to make the right decisions for me without the “what if’s” coming into play.

My social anxiety is becoming less and less. I’m able to go into a store and spend more time in there without having a panic attack.

I know we’re talking about anxiety, but my depression is almost nonexistent. So, give these techniques a try and see if they help you. Peace and always, love. Until next time…

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Have a Good One,

Cindee Murphy,
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“Living with anxiety is like being followed by a voice. It knows all your insecurities and uses them against you. Hence, it gets to the point when it’s the loudest voice in the room-it’s the only one you can hear.” – Unknown

“It is very hard to explain to people who have never known severe depression or anxiety the sheer continuous intensity of it. There is no off switch.” – Matt Haig

“I get nervous about everything. Sometimes, I don’t even know why I’m anxious. I just am. And no one seems to understand that.” – Unknown

“Anxiety is not being able to sleep because you said something wrong two years ago and can’t stop thinking about it.” – Unknown

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