Fear is a normal and healthy feeling— although it doesn’t make you feel good. If you’re scared because you’re in real danger, you need to face that fear and act on it, for example, run away from the angry tiger that is going after you and shout for help.
Anxiety is usually fear in the wrong place. You can feel anxious about something that hasn't happened or might not happen. Well, if you feel anxious, what should you do to help yourself feel better?
·Say it out loud.
Talk to someone you trust about how you feel— it usually helps to get things out. They may be able to help you draw up a good plan for solving your anxiety.
·Breathe.
Breathe in deeply for 35 seconds, and out slowly for 35 seconds. Keep on until you feel calmer. Some people like to draw a square or a star while they are doing that. It’s also a great and helpful way to help calm your mind.
·Practice the 54321 grounding technique(着陆技术).
Think of five things you can see, four you can touch or feel, three you can hear, two you can smell and one you can taste. This lets your brain get back in control. It’s a really good way to calm down when you feel nervous.
·Make a calming bottle.
Put some shiny things, water or clear glue in a bottle and then put the cap back on the bottle. Shake it and imagine that’s how your thoughts look when you’re worried. Watch how everything goes after a few minutes—everything in the bottle stays calm. Try shaking your calming bottle when you’re upset, and calm down as it does.
Next time, try one of the ways when you’re anxious.
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62. Who should you tell about your worries?
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