Certain techniques have been found to be effective to
calm oneself during anxiety such as deep breathing exercises, keeping assuring oneself that this will pass,
try to focus on something else, try a grounding exercise, like the 5-4-3-2-1 This technique uses the
five senses to engage a person experiencing anxiety in the present moment.
Name five different objects you can see around you, and describe what they look like.
Name four different sounds you can hear around you, and describe what they sound like.
Name three different objects you can touch around you, and describe how they feel.
Name two different smells around you and describe how they smell.
Name one thing you can taste and describe how it tastes.