Strategies for Managing Anxiety Symptoms - Shades of Octaves

Sunday, October 9, 2022

Strategies for Managing Anxiety Symptoms

Restlessness - Go for a walk, exercise, take some time for yourself, practice yoga, talk to someone.

Trouble Sleeping - Create a restful environment, use lavender, practice meditation, use a weighted blanket

Gastro- intestinal Problems - Avoid caffeine intake, try herbal remedies, focus on a gut-friendly diet, stay hydrated

Increased heart rate - Practice yoga, do something relaxing, try deep breathing, perform vagal maneuvers

Muscle tension or pain - Try gentle stretching, take a hot shower or bath, massage yourself, relax your muscles

Headaches - Rub the temples of your head, take a nap, rest in a quiet room, use hot/cold compress

Shortness of Breath - Focus on your breath, dip your face in ice water, distract your mind, ground yourself



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