Managing Physical Symptoms

One way to reduce the impact of stress and anxiety is to use techniques that counteract the physiological responses happening in the body. This might be doing something that you find relaxing (e.g., having a bath, listening to music, going for a walk, doing yoga or whatever it is that you enjoy…) or it could be something more a bit more formal, like practicing exercises that are designed reduce the stress response and produce a sense of calm.

The strategies and techniques below can help to reduce feelings of tension and stress, which can, in turn, reduce your symptoms of anxiety.