{"id":4415,"date":"2022-10-26T13:07:01","date_gmt":"2022-10-26T13:07:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/?p=4415"},"modified":"2023-05-16T15:12:17","modified_gmt":"2023-05-16T15:12:17","slug":"6-anti-anxiety-activities-you-can-do","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/6-anti-anxiety-activities-you-can-do\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Anti-Anxiety Activities You Can Do"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anxiety can greatly affect someone\u2019s mental health. And not just mental health! It could also be down to physical, emotional, or even social health, which is why it is important to know how to treat and overcome it!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Drowning in anxiety can greatly affect you. It can put off your passion, rob you of your happiness, lead to isolation and a decrease in social life, and it can even lead to depression and suicidal behavior.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There can be a lot of ways to cope with anxiety. For medicine treatments, it could be alprazolam, lorazepam, sedatives, tranquilizers, or CBD medicines such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fivecbd.com\/products\/cbd-gummies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>CBD gummies<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. You can also ease anxiety by doing activities. And this article will tackle six things you can do to reduce your anxiety!<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/6-anti-anxiety-activities-you-can-do\/#The_six_anti-anxiety_activities_you_can_do_are_as_follows\" title=\"The six anti-anxiety activities you can do are as follows:\">The six anti-anxiety activities you can do are as follows:<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/6-anti-anxiety-activities-you-can-do\/#Exercising\" title=\"Exercising\">Exercising<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/6-anti-anxiety-activities-you-can-do\/#Reading\" title=\"Reading\">Reading<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/6-anti-anxiety-activities-you-can-do\/#Listen_to_Music\" title=\"Listen to Music\">Listen to Music<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/6-anti-anxiety-activities-you-can-do\/#Clean_your_house\" title=\"Clean your house\">Clean your house<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/6-anti-anxiety-activities-you-can-do\/#Socialize\" title=\"Socialize\">Socialize<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/6-anti-anxiety-activities-you-can-do\/#Express_through_art\" title=\"Express through art\">Express through art<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_six_anti-anxiety_activities_you_can_do_are_as_follows\"><\/span><strong>The six anti-anxiety activities you can do are as follows:<\/strong><b><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Exercising\"><\/span><b>Exercising<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has proven that exercising can actually reduce anxiety. <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/best-yoga-poses-that-can-reduce-symptoms-of-anxiety\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Yoga<\/a><\/strong> or aerobic exercise, for example, can help boost your mood, improve your self-esteem, and help you distract from your anxiety. Plus, it can also improve your sleeping habits, which can be good for reducing your anxiety! Aside from these, exercising allows your muscle tension to ease, which can lessen the effect of your anxiety.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reading\"><\/span><b>Reading<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research has proven that bibliotherapy can help ease your <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/friendsoftoms.org\/getting-over-anxiety-inducing-problems\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">anxiety<\/a><\/strong>. Some of the reasons why reading can reduce anxiety are that it can increase brain activity, it gives you an escape, it makes you feel less alone, and it can reduce stress! Reading also lowers a person&#8217;s blood pressure and heart rate, which can help ease anxiety. So, if you aren&#8217;t too fond of reading, you might as well try it!<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Listen_to_Music\"><\/span><b>Listen to Music<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Listening to your favorite songs as you battle against anxiety can help you win it! However, it may also depend on the song\u2019s message that you\u2019re listening to. Listening to music can help you release tension, improve your mood, give you distraction and an escape, and can also calm your nervous system. So go ahead and plug in your earbuds or blast music through your speakers!<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_your_house\"><\/span><b>Clean your house<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Although it may seem unusual, cleaning can actually help you reduce your anxiety. Aside from it being beneficial for your anxiety, it\u2019s also beneficial for your home! Cleaning and sorting out the mess in your house can positively impact your anxiety, as it can give you a sense of achievement, help you breathe well, and can help you stay focused. Plus, having a clean room in sight can also boost your mood.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Socialize\"><\/span><b>Socialize<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Socializing with your close friends or family can help you win the battle against your anxiety. It gives you a sense of belonging, makes you feel safe, and makes you feel that you\u2019re not alone. Social health is also important for every individual, and interacting with your comfort people can help you stay happy and can give you an escape from your problems.<\/span><b><\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Express_through_art\"><\/span><b>Express through art<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Letting out your anxiety through drawing, painting, or any other art activity can also be beneficial for your mental health. It helps you visualize, increases your brain activity, and can boost your mood. Whether you may be an expert or not, being creative can reduce your anxiety as it helps you get focused and can also give you a sense of achievement.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Treating anxiety is the most important thing in order to have a productive and carefree life. Now that you\u2019ve read this article, you now have an idea of how to reduce your anxiety! Above all, remember to open up to a trusted person sometimes so you can have someone you can share your burden with.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Anxiety can greatly affect someone\u2019s mental health. And not just mental health! It could also be down to physical, emotional, or even social health, which is why it is important to know how to treat and overcome it! Drowning in anxiety can greatly affect you. 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