How to Calm Down Your Anxiety

How to Calm Down Your Anxiety

TL;DR:

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, but you’re not powerless. Simple, science-backed techniques—like diaphragmatic breathing, gentle movement, guided imagery, and limiting stimulants—can help calm your nervous system in real time. Add in a warm drink, a grounding playlist, or a quick check-in with a therapist at Feel Fuzzy, and you’ve got a toolkit to meet anxiety with care. You don’t have to feel better all at once. Just start with one small step.

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“You don’t have to control your thoughts. You just have to stop letting them control you.” — Dan Millman

Over 30% of adults experience anxiety at some point in their lives. But when you're in the moment, that stat doesn’t feel comforting—it feels distant. What you need is help right now.

That’s why we’re here.

At Feel Fuzzy, we believe in soft landings for hard emotions. Whether you’re navigating the emotional intensity of coming out or facing everyday worries, there are things you can do to bring your nervous system back into balance. Let’s walk through it together.

Start with your breath:

Diaphragmatic breathing (aka belly breathing)

Try this now:

  1. Inhale through your nose slowly. Fill your belly so it gently puffs out.

  2. Hold for a count of two.

  3. Exhale through your mouth even slower. Imagine releasing every ounce of tension.

  4. Repeat 5–7 times.

This signals to your parasympathetic nervous system—the one responsible for calm and safety—that it’s okay to settle down.

Create calm with your senses

Sometimes, we need a little help imagining safety. That’s where guided imagery comes in.

Picture a place that soothes you. The beach. Your grandmother’s kitchen. A cozy nook with a warm drink.

Now, really go there:

  • What do you see?

  • What sounds are in the background?

  • Can you feel the textures around you?

Add five slow, mindful breaths and repeat this visualization whenever the world feels too sharp.

Talk to a therapist—because you don’t have to do this alone

Sometimes, no amount of breathing will get you through the heaviness of chronic anxiety. And that’s okay.

A therapist can help you process everything, from daily stress to deeper fears. At Feel Fuzzy, we offer short, 25-minute chemistry sessions at half price—so you can feel the vibe before committing to full sessions.

It’s not weakness to ask for help. It’s wisdom.

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