What are your best coping mechanisms?

I'm not sure I have any (helpful) coping mechanisms. My anxiety tends to make me quiet - essentially silent - in social situations. I get stuck in my head, and that makes me more comfortable than if I try to join in the conversation. I only speak if I can carefully plan my words in my head first - and by the time I'm ready to speak aloud, the moment has passed.

In certain unique situations I've tried focusing on my breathing, or thinking about other things to keep my mind off of the concern at hand. Mindfulness is something I strive for in high-stress situations, but my mind moves too quickly so I'm not very good at it.

walking and of course, music.

KEEPING BUSY!!

Listening to music and meditating.

Hibee

Great thread.

I use prayer, distraction, and positive mantras as my go-to coping skills.

Meditation, music, and deep breathing.

Also I've been more accepting off it, knowing it will pass, even trying to make light of it to myself. It works sometimes.