08/26/2021
We have all experienced anxiety at some point in our lives: public speaking, new job, first night home with a new baby. The 5-4-3-2-1 coping technique can help ground you during moments of high anxiety or panic. Find a safe place and begin by slowing down your breath by taking long deep breaths. Next begin to identify 5 things you can see, i.e. picture on the wall; 4 things you can touch, i.e. the watch on your wrist, etc. This will help calm your mind so that you can think clearly and access the knowledge and skills you possess to help get through the task before you.
So, tell me, have you used the 5-4-3-2-1 technique before? What techniques help calm you during moments of high stress and anxiety? Share below!
**Disclaimer: My posts are neither therapy nor a substitute for formal therapy. If you need support, please contact a local therapist. If you are in crisis and need immediate assistance, please contact the National Su***de Hotline or your local emergency room.
