Today has been a particularly difficult day for me as I continue to try and contend with several personal things going on in my life right now.
My anxiety was next level today at work. I couldn’t focus. I just wanted to run.
Often a person’s first reaction when dealing with anxiety in a public or social setting is to run. But I know from experience that if we run from our anxiety we may find ourselves unable to return to a place that may have caused it and slowly we begin to fear leaving our home altogether.
Today while in the midst of a severe anxiety attack at work, I began practicing some breathing and grounding techniques.
These techniques are essential and I didn’t care that I was at my place of work with others nearby, it was imperative in the moment and it is imperative that we learn to build up a tolerance for discomfort.
Try this next time you find yourself ready to run from your anxiety in a public or social setting.
Stop in your tracks instead.
Look around for 5 things you See.
Find 4 things you Touch.
Listen for 3 things you can Hear.
2 things you can Smell.
And…1 thing you can taste.
It can literally be anything. Use your imagination and your senses to redirect your focus and be present in the moment. Don’t run. Give yourself a chance to see, hear, touch, smell and taste the victory next time.
And remember you are ok…and safe.
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