4 ways to calm yourself when feeling anxious
Write your worries down and work on these worries with a trusted friend or family member. Try looking at positive ways to overcome your worries and concerns.
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- How does it affect your feelings and thoughts?
- How does it affect your behaviour?
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Deep breathing will help you to manage the uncomfortable physical effects you’re feeling. Try controlling your breathing and counting to 10.
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Give yourself time to focus your energies on the here and now, and don’t spend too much time worrying about the past or the future.
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Distraction techniques can also be really helpful. For example, if you are inside, head outside for a while, or if you’re sitting alone in your bedroom, go downstairs and spend time with your family or make a cup of tea.
how to get help
If anxiety gets to a point where you feel it’s impacting a lot on your daily life, this maybe the time you seek medical advice by speaking to your school nurse or GP. You can also have a look at the links below for further information.
take action
- Acknowledge what’s causing your anxiety
- Set challenges to tackle your anxiety
- Utilise coping strategies
Find help in your local area
Find help in your local area
Find out what services are available to you in your area. Remember your school nurse is always there to give you confidential help and support.
Staffordshire and Stoke on Trent
TEXT YOUR SCHOOL NURSE
Stoke on Trent: 07520 615723
You can always contact your school nurse by visiting them in school. Or alternatively you can text them on our mobile messaging service.
The text messaging working hours are Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Your message will be seen during those hours after which we respond most quickly to messages that need urgent attention, and we aim to respond to all messages within 24 hours, Monday to Friday. If you need urgent help in the meantime, contact your doctor, visit a NHS walk-in centre or call NHS 111. If it is an emergency, dial 999 or visit A&E.
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Services
Find out what other anxiety support services are available to you in your area.
