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The very first step is to try deep breathing or the 4-7-8 method (inhale for 4 seconds, hold for 7, exhale for 8) to calm your nervous system.
Alia Bhatt's recommended 5-4-3-2-1 method to stay present is to identify five things you see, four you touch, three you hear, two you smell, and one you taste.
Tense and relax muscle groups from your toes to your head to release physical tension.
Repeat calming phrases like “I am safe” to remind yourself that anxiety is temporary.
If you can't sleep, get out of bed and do a calming activity like reading or listening to music.
Avoid screens as its blue light increases anxiety levels. Instead, engage in low-stimulation activities like journaling or meditation.
Picture a peaceful place, like a beach or forest, to distract from anxious thoughts.