How to control excess anxiety

Simran Rani’s reflection

When anxiety starts to take over, the quickest way to calm your mind is to steady your body through slow, deep breathing. Remind yourself that anxious thoughts are just thoughts, not facts, and try to bring your focus back to the present moment by noticing a few things around you or writing them out on paper can also help stop your mind from spinning, and if it feels too heavy to handle on your own, talking to a professional can give you the right tools to feel grounded again.