What tools work for you?

Thought it would be fun to see what tools work best for everyone?

I feel like I could use more tools to help manage this monster named anxiety.

I currently do the abide app each morning. I attended some counseling sessions but didn't feel like I got true CBT. It was just me talking which sort of helped. I didn't see spending the $50 each time was worth what I got in return.

I do a lot of praying and try to just take things slowly. I need to step up my tool game, so what works for you all?

Awesome thread.

My big one is positive mantra's. Constantly reminding myself that I'm ok, safe, this shall pass, etc.

Exercise also really helps. I do Crossfit 5x a week for an hour, and I've started yoga on Friday's.

Prayer is also a great coping skill.

Thank you all for sharing. One breathing technique I learned in counseling was counting to 10 and then back down. Breathe in 1 and breathe out 2 and close your eyes and picture each number. Once you get to 10 you count back down to 1 still breathing in and out. The breath should be loud so if others were around they could hear. It's helped the handful of times I've used it. I should be doing it more idk why I don't.

music!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Medication takes care of most of it for me.

What medication can't cover, I usually deal with through diaphragmatic breathing, light music, air conditioning on my face helps, water on my face, sipping cold water. Stretches also help.