How to relieve anxiety?

[Silent_cries]

I don't care if it's a "harmful" method as long as it doesn't put my life in danger. I need relief, pls help!

 

[Dr Iron Arc]

I wish I knew, otherwise I'd have way less reasons to be here.

I once asked ChatGPT and all it could offer for advice was "breathing exercises" and then it told me to go seek professional help. :/

 

[moshimoshi]

Are you near your bed/where you sleep? You could lay down and put your blanket over your whole body, if you have stuffed animals you can surround yourself with them, or putting a pillow on top of you. Then putting music you find relaxing on headphones, or a comfort show/movie/video. I call it a comfort cocoon lmao. I also use a heating pad which helps a bit
I've been studying some tips from the mental health worksheets megathread, the breathing tends to help me but theyre some other coping skills you may find helpful

 

[Meteora]

Can't tell, unfortunately. I suffer from it, too. Exercise helps. But what if you are too depressed to always work out or move?

 

[enough of this]

I don't care if it's a "harmful" method as long as it doesn't put my life in danger. I need relief, pls help!

I wish I could delete my anxiety, too. I do what I can with getting out into nature, being with friends, or, at least, friendly people, getting hugs anywhere I can, and meditating. When all else fails, I take either a Valium or a Klonopin. But I don't like relying on those. I hope you can find some relief soon. x

 

[leavingthesoultrap]

Distraction can work sometimes.
Try a new video game?

 

[Silent_cries]

Thank you everyone.