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May 18, 2020 · If you’re dealing with anxiety right now, consider trying these eight physical grounding techniques when you’re spiraling.
- Patia Braithwaite
- Stay in the moment with mindfulness. Mindfulness is about being present and fully engaged with the here and now without being overwhelmed by your thoughts.
- Shake it off. When you're feeling down, get up and get moving! Exercise releases those feel-good chemicals that can turn your mood around. It doesn’t have to be a marathon—even a quick dance in your living room can help you get out of your head.
- Learn something new. Engaging your brain in a new skill or hobby can be a fantastic distraction and can also offer purpose that’ll help ground you. Whether it's a new language, craft, or even a musical instrument, immersing yourself in learning can shift your focus.
- Write it out. Jotting down your feelings can help you process them better. Journaling is like having a chat with yourself, and sometimes, you'll even find solutions you hadn't considered.
- Identify what triggers you most often. The first step in preventing thought spirals is to identify your triggers, keeping in mind that you may have more than one.
- Get enough sleep. Sleep gives your brain time to rest and recuperate. It’s also highly connected to our mental well-being. If you’re stressed and worried during the day, you might find it difficult to turn off your brain when it’s time to sleep.
- Eat a healthy diet. A poor diet and anxiety are closely intertwined. When busy or stressed, we often reach for things that give us a quick energy boost or are readily available, like caffeine or sugary foods.
- Practice mindfulness. A regular mindfulness practice helps you stay present. Focusing on the current moment is one of the best ways to ease anxious spirals.
Ask questions. Have faith in your ability to cope. Be kind to yourself. It’s melanoma, I’m thinking. As I brush my teeth, I imagine my final days. My friends visit, bring me flowers and sit by my bedside. My funeral takes place in a beautiful park by my house. People are huddled in small groups, speaking in hushed tones.
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Mar 27, 2024 · Learn what spiraling is, common triggers and how to stop it, plus how to find professional mental health care.
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Jun 11, 2019 · We’re all familiar with the idea of “spiraling” down, or out of control. Chances are you’ve been caught in the cycle more than once. No matter how hard you try, somehow you just keep sinking deeper and deeper into an infinite hole of rumination, negativity, anxiety or fear.
May 4, 2020 · 1. Write down your thoughts. In order to reframe your thoughts, you have to know what you’re thinking to begin with. If reframing your thoughts is a new skill for you, awareness is an...
