# Anxiety Thoughts Hack

If you find yourself having anxiety-causing thoughts, start narrating your surroundings, like objects or actions. For inspiration, try to remember the following...

S.O.B.E.R.

STOP

OBSERVE what causes the anxiety

BREATHE at least 5 deep breaths

EXPAND your senses

REACT in a calm, collected way

For the senses, follow this

-5 things you can see

-4 things you can touch

-3 things you can hear

-2 things you can smell

-1 thing you can taste

If you feel overwhelmed by your thoughts, try to mentally "step back" and observe them from a distance in your head.

You can also carry around an object that you can play with and observe

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