So, a few months ago I went camping with my moms and (chosen family) cousins and aunt. I had been having a really stressful time at work the two previous weeks so this relaxing trip came at the perfect time, but one day about halfway through the trip I had an unexpected anxiety attack. My mom, knowing me well and having also struggled with anxiety and depression, helped me break out of the attack and calm my mind by helping bring me back to the analytical part of my brain. Basically, she asked me to do math in my head (something I enjoy and am good at), starting with a number and then adding and subtracting and multiplying and dividing the results until my brain calmed down. 

For me, this is really helpful. I can even do it myself (though I find it’s easier to have someone else asking the questions). What are some of the things you do when you have an anxiety attack to get out of your own head and calm down?