Many people experience anxiety or fear occasionally, but if it’s impacting your daily life, there are steps you can take to feel better.
Things you can try to manage anxiety, fear, and panic
- Talk to a friend, family member, healthcare provider, or counselor about your feelings.
- Practice calming breathing exercises.
- Stay active with activities like running, walking, swimming, or yoga to help reduce stress.
- Explore strategies for better sleep if you’re struggling to rest.
- Eat a balanced diet and keep regular meal times to maintain energy levels.
- Consider peer support, where people share experiences to help each other—visit the Mind website for more details.
- Listen to free mental health audio guides to assist with managing your well-being.
- Avoid taking on too much at once—set small, achievable goals.
- Focus on what you can control and direct your energy toward things that help you feel better.
- Gradually face situations that cause anxiety to reduce fear over time.
- Remember, you’re not alone—many people go through anxiety or fear at some point.
- Avoid using alcohol, cigarettes, drugs, or gambling as coping mechanisms, as they can worsen mental health in the long run.
