Does That Seem Weird To You? Impossible Even?
Yes, it sounds a bit strange. But you can use a throw blanket to calm your anxiety a little bit. There are a couple of ways to overcome mental struggles without having to take medicine or see a professional, which is not to say that you shouldn’t do that, too. But sometimes we need some of the simple remedies to feel better quickly, and to calm our minds when we need it. So how can a throw blanket help with that, and what else can we do about our anxiety?
Hot Drinks And Comfort Days
It can be so helpful to take a day off. So, just take a day to yourself and be lazy, but also place all the focus on yourself and taking care of yourself. Take a bath if that’s something that’ll make you feel better, or watch a show if that’s your way to go. Over time you will figure out what helps you calm down. Take notes to keep track of that if you’re scared to forget about it, or just take notes in general. It’s hard to think sometimes when you’re experiencing anxiety, so writing down a few go-to strategies can help in such moments.
Get some hot drinks, too. Cocoa is amazing if that makes you feel great, but there are lots of different types of tea that can help you with calming your anxiety. Just be careful to choose herbal tea and avoid drinking anything with caffeine. At this point, we should mention that coffee can actually cause anxiety, so don’t drink that when you’re having a rough day. Just take a deep breath, and try to relax.
The Comfort Of A Throw Blanket
Because it can help us calm down. Our brain can’t differ between a hug and us hugging ourselves, or us being wrapped up tightly in a blanket. Hugs have a calming effect on our minds, in case you didn’t know yet. So go ahead and grab yourself a nice throw blanket – especially if it’s soft and feels amazing against your skin.
You can also grab some pillows and hug them to your body until you feel like you’ve calmed down. The best part about those strategies is, that you can do every one of them in bed – and then combine it with some hot drinks and a movie or a series. It’s okay to take some time off and just be there for yourself.
There’s so much that can help you. There’s even music specifically composed to help you with your anxiety, so you will find a lot of “homemade remedies” to boost your wellbeing.
Don’t feel bad about being there for yourself. There’s this new trend of “dating yourself”, but it’s just all about the mentality of caring for yourself and doing all that you’d do for a partner. Give it a try.
Take some time right now, and allow yourself to let everything fade out for a while.