There is no magic bullet that cures anxiety. However there are a number of tools you can use to calm and regulate your nervous system and if you do these regularly you will notice a huge difference.
Breath deeply using diaphragmatic breathing
Lie on your back and put your hand on your belly, breath deeply and slowly into your belly, forming a balloon that pushes your hand upward. Now slowly release that breath. This long, slow, deep breathing will switch you out of fight flight into rest and digest.
Take your attention to your breath throughout your day and slow it down - deepen it. While being in your body can feel uncomfortable, the more you slow, deep breathe the calmer you will feel.
Exercise - do something that gets your heart rate up, like jogging or tennis. It will make you feel better and less anxious.
Cut back on caffeine or cut it out entirely - it isn't great for your nervous system to be stimulated.
Yoga or slow body-focussed work helps to regulate your nervous system.
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