So, You're Having an Anxiety Attack (The Calm-Down Method for Stopping Anxiety Attacks)

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This content guides you step by step through calming techniques during an anxiety attack. It offers grounding exercises, breathing tips, and safe-place visualization to ease overwhelming feelings. Helpful and reassuring, it shows simple, practical ways to regain control and remind yourself that you are safe.

Channel: Therapy in a Nutshell Duration: 0:05:22

Questions

1. What unusual action does the speaker suggest to signal safety to your brain?

Jumping in place Faking a big yawn Snapping your fingers Clapping your hands

2. If you cannot physically leave your environment, what alternative does the speaker suggest?

Watch a funny video Call a friend immediately Take a nap Visualize a quiet, safe place or look at a picture of it

3. What sensory activity does the speaker recommend to help you feel grounded?

Drink a glass of water Wash your face with cold water or hold something cold Eat a small snack Stretch your arms above your head

4. What type of breathing technique is emphasized in the video?

Breathing only through the mouth Fast shallow breaths Slowing down the out breath Holding your breath for long periods

5. What is the first grounding exercise suggested during an anxiety attack?

Write down your feelings in a notebook Close your eyes and count to ten Name three things you can touch and describe them Listen to calming music

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