Anxiety after psychosis

@floaty_potatoI find doing something I enjoy that makes me think helps me. Things like puzzles, creating things or playing games on the computer, anything that just gets my mind off things helps to calm me down a bit.

When we feel really anxious, we try things like:

- slowing down our breathing and trying breathing exercises

- grounding, such as holding ice, running our hands under cold water, or alternating between cold and warm water

- either a hot or cold shower

- rubbing our arms and legs slowly

- progressive muscle relaxation

If your anxiety is lasting beyond any of these coping mechanisms it would be good to talk to your doctor about medications for anxiety as we do have a "break glass" med for when it feels like its too much for us to handle.

@floaty_potato I agree with @JaynJules temperature pulls me out of anxiety. Sauna, cold 🥶 shower. Put your face in a bowl of cold water.

Go to the beach throw yourself in the ocean.

Good for the brain 🧠

G

Hey @floaty_potato ,

It's tricky when you come back from a psychotic episode and you have been through a rough patch. Make sure to be extra kind to yourself. Personally, when I'm anxious I listen to music. It serves as a bit of a distraction, but doesn't take too much concentration. But I do also like some of the other ideas here from @MJG017 , @JaynJules and @Glisten 😊

@Ainjoule

For your jaw, pushups. Five or more, several times a day.