I've been having anxiety about staying home alone. Someone robbed us a few days ago but didn't take much. I've had this fear before but now that it's happen it makes my anxiety worse. Any tips to keep calm and safe?
I’m so sorry this happened to you. I do assure you that the person who robbed you is probably long gone. I don’t think they would stay in your area because they would be on the run- or better yet they’re caught and serving time for the horrible actions that they choose to do.
I have some tips for you on how you can stay calm plus some links:
crisis/urgent support lines and sites
hotlines/crisis lines for depression, domestic abuse, alcohol and drug abuse, teens, pregnancy, lgbt and more
mental support community - a forum where you can post that you are in a crisis right now and need peer support as soon as possible
imalive crisis chat - online one-on-one chat for if you’re in at risk of hurting yourself etc
relaxation/anxiety relief
do nothing for two minutes
thisissand - create sandscapes on your screen with your mouse
the quiet place - find some quiet
the thoughts room - a super calm page to unburden yourself from bad thoughts
the comfort spot - a place for anonymous venting with out anybody judging you for who you are
the dawn room - my personal favourite, especially good for when you feel alone
know that it will be okay - when a moment is too hard for you - come here.
my anxiety relief playlist - on 8tracks
my positivity/recovery playlist - on 8tracks
‘stay strong’ playlists - on 8tracks
calmsound - nature sounds
one minute cookie in a mug
loads and loads of snacks - 533 quick and easy recipes for a range of snacks on studentrecipe
lots of different in-a-mug recipes
chocolate pudding in a mug - my personal fave (lil tip: add mini marshmallows for extra gooey yumminess)
how to be okay with yourself
a hella ton more life hacks - so many life hacks dude soon ur gonna never have a day-to-day stress again
school masterpost - school sucks so bad but hopefully this can help ease the stress
how to bypass restricted wifi omg
alleviate menstrual cramps
the movie blog - a blog dedicated to movie masterposts you will never be without a movie to watch again
cute roulette - THE BEST PLACE ON THE INTERNET ITS LITERALLY JUST A HUGE ROULETTE OF VIDEOS OF CUTE ANIMALS WHAT MORE COULD YOU WANT FROM LIFE
random acts of kindness caught on film
rice questions - answer simple questions and donate free rice to people in poverty!!
click to give - just click a button to donate (it costs nothing) food to animals shelters, people in poverty and homeless veterans; mammograms to fight breast cancer; therapy for people on the autism spectrum; alzheimer’s and diabetes research; a book to a child; protect wildlife habitat
break something - good for anger
how to make a blanket nest
learn something new - a masterpost of hobbies
exercise like a superhero
things to do when your sad
slap a bald guy with an eel - this is ridiculously entertaining
watch a dog lick your screen - it loops, so you could literally watch for hours if you want
how to make a comfort box
lots of compliments - they even include ur name aw
huge list of bloggers who have put themselves forward as willing to listen/chat without judgement
:) tag - all the posts that i’ve tagged for making me happy
7cupsoftea - free, anonymous, confidential talks with trained listeners
Calming songs, playlists and instrumentals:
The Boulevard of Broken Dreams
Boost your Mood (peppier and happy songs)
Once Upon a December - Piano (song)
The Moon is a Harsh Mistress (song)
Calming/distracting Websites
Soundrown.com - calming sounds to mix and match
A website to distract yourself
A post of interesting things
Press a magic button and fix everything
Almost every movie your little heart desires (i suggest you use with adblocker)
A website that compliments you
Crafts and activities, easy and fun DYI projects
A list of things to do to curb anxiety
Lots of food recipes; mostly desserts
Make some microwave snacks
Pretty gold-dipped feathers (for decorating or anything)
You’re having an anxiety attack
You’re having a panic attack
Your face is red and puffy after crying
You want to avoid being stressed
You want to get over your ex
90 second relaxation exercise
When You Feel You Have Lost Everything
Press a Button to Make Everything OK
A Page To Help You Recover!!!
Coping Skills & Distractions
The Nicest Place on the Internet
10 Most Relaxing Online Games
Talk To Someone That Will Listen
Do Nothing For Two Minutes
Soft Piano: x, x, x, x, x
The Sound of a Storm + Waves: x
Tips on how to stay calm:
Laugh or just force a smile; the positive attitude is contagious.
It's probably easier said than done but focus on what needs to be done. Panicking and acting over emotional is damaging to yourself which can make matters worse. Ending up in the hospital because of a stroke or heart attack is not the way you plan on taking care of the stressful situation.
Practice getting out your comfort zone daily.
Meditation is also a good method for calming yourself.
Write your thoughts and worries in a diary. This way, you can process them privately and effectively, getting them out of your mind and off your chest.
Focus on someone else who is in the same situation as you and try to tune in to that person’s calm. Remember that if he or she isn’t nervous, you probably don't have to be.
Avoid Swearing / Shouting - Many people think that this calms them down because it releases bottled up energy / anger. This is a common misconception. Yes. Release your anger. Do not hold it in all the time or you will explode. Do not take out your bottled up anger on those around you. Swearing only hypes you up more. You think you feel better but really, all you've done is put yourself in a destructive habit. If you need to shout, find a place of solitude and let out your anger. Cry. Do not punch a wall. Find a pillow or something that you won't cause any harm to and scream into if you must. Just avoid taking your anger out on others because then guilt will stress you even more. Talk about your problems as they occur; don't put it off. Taking care of the problem now, can eliminate the possibility of blowing up later because your anger was taken out a long time ago with civilized discussion.
Stress about future events is mostly caused by fear, and stress over things in the present is usually caused by a feeling of powerlessness.
Pamper yourself. Sometimes bubble baths and music can make you feel better.
If you feel that you're going to lash out at somebody because they are "totally stressing" you out, close your eyes, breath, and count to ten.