Are you feeling obsessed, like running on an endless treadmill loop? A frequent feeling among those with anxiety is loss of control, which is an indication that the symptoms are taking over. There are numerous techniques for managing anxiety. 

The key for coping in the moment when anxiety is spinning out of control is to develop a skillset. Here are five skills to help reduce your anxieties today:

1. Time out - Meditate, listen to music, take a walk to step away from the problem, and clear your head.

2. Talk to someone - Call a friend to share your feelings.

3. Write it out - Journaling can help when feeling stressed and can help discover a pattern to any triggers.

4. Breathe - Follow the breath pattern in and out for a minute.

5. Identify and challenge cognitive distortions - Examine your habitual ways of thinking that are negatively biased.

Anxiety is a part of life that is situational and temporary for everyone. But for someone who is struggling with anxiety symptoms that are interfering with daily activities, it is time to seek out counseling. If you’re feeling this way, you are not alone, and help is available. Anxiety disorders can be treated. If you’re ready for the next step, please reach out!

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