Anxiety is an emotional state that occurs in a situation of uncertain danger.
It is characterized by feelings of tension, anxiety, and foreboding and occurs when a person perceives an irritant or situation as a threat.
But at the same time, anxiety can be a normal reaction to events in everyday life.
Psychologist Ksenia Matur will tell you how to cope with anxiety if it becomes excessive and interferes with normal life.
The first thing you should do is get support from your friends and family. Surround yourself with supportive people who think positively and care about you.
Also try switching to something - sports are the best option. Find a suitable option for physical activity, it can be fitness, swimming or just walking along the streets.
Be sure to do what you enjoy. Hobbies and interests that fill you up and make you happy will increase your happiness and endorphins.
In turn, positive emotions reduce anxiety levels and increase calmness and self-confidence.
Another good way is to plan your activities, even what you will wear tomorrow – this will reduce your anxiety and give you a sense of stability and clarity in your life.
Our task is to simplify and plan our life as much as possible, but it is important not to over-control.
Use meditation and mindfulness practices. When we are anxious, we are in our thoughts (past or future), and our task is to be in the present moment, to feel what is happening to you.
Try to concentrate on your breathing, watching your inhalation and exhalation.
Organize a complete diet for yourself to replenish all the missing microelements and vitamins. Also, our mood and state of anxiety/calmness depend on the state of our body and intestines.
Take care of your sleep and proper rest - this is your health and the calmness of your nervous system.
It is also worth limiting social networks and the Internet. A lot of information noise increases your anxiety and creates reasons for stress. Limit watching the news and communicating with people who spread this news.
Expert: Beautiful (Sysoeva) Ksenia