Any ideas for relieving anxiety?

I feel my heart racing but it isn't quite a panic attack. I can't get weed and right now, vaping isn't helping. Usually if I use it soon enough it will help.

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rckt148 · 61-69, M

put this on
kick back and close your eyes
control your breathing ,in through the nose ,out through the mouth

Take a deep breath and hold it ,,then let it out slow
repeat that a few time ,,then put on the rain
listen until thats all you can hear ,,,take a mental break

[youtube=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDq6TstdEi8]

fluteacorn · 22-25, F

@rckt148 Maybe it will help.

rckt148 · 61-69, M

@fluteacorn if you get into a routine calming yourself ,it gets easier
I was diagnosed with major depression they now call Bipolar back in the 90's
Service connected PTSD about 7 yrs ago ,tons of meds that made me sleep all the time
I learned to control what I think ,and how to get rid of the negative and painful thoughts as soon as they come into my head ,,,
A mindfulness class the VA asked me to take taught meditation
I mocked it at first ,,,I was in pain and tired of them acting like it was mental and not physical ,,but I did get something out of the classes ,,,
Now I take no meds ,,I use no drugs weed or anything else ,,I don't drink
I control me ,and what I think
But the rain has a calming effect (For me ,,you can look up one on you tube that suits you if this one don't
Its just a matter of getting focused ,,,calming sounds help

Hope it helps ,I feel your pain ,,,You can do this