How to Beat Anxiety

CBT blends the best of behavioural and cognitive therapies. CBT address both the maladaptive behaviours and the cognitions associated with anxiety to provide adequate treatment. It’s a hands-on practical approach to problem-solving to change patterns of thinking or behavior.

CBT therapist encourages patients to challenge negative thoughts to develop a more positive action. The therapist will help anxious patients to develop a new coping mechanism and reduce anxiety and stress.

Using distraction devices like a fidget spinner helps people to focus on something in order to reduce the symptoms of anxiety. This brightly colored device can be spun and flipped on one hand can help relieve stress because fidgeting is an activity that helps us think.

Research shows that moving our hands around can help our brain perform a little better. You can use stress balls or slime or anything that occupies your hands and eyes to engage your mind and relieve anxiety.