Many Ukrainians find it difficult to overcome anxiety during the war, but there are methods that can alleviate this condition.. Psychologist Julia Vorman gave some tips to help overcome anxiety and calm down. This is reported by the Telegram-channel "

Art therapy.

Drawing helps adults and children depict emotions and fears.. To do this, you can use different anti-stress coloring pages.. If there are none, even drawing illegible scribbles on a sheet of paper will help..

" With such a drawing and a verbal description of the drawing, the child is unloaded and restored.. So encourage this activity,"

Listening to music and singing.

If you involve other people in this activity, you can get not only calm, but also a sense of cohesion and unity..

Information breaks.

The psychologist stressed that you need to take a break in the consumption of information.

You can select several sources that provide only official, verified information. Vorman advises not to watch the news before bed.

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Reading fiction and poetry.

Poetry and reading have a positive effect on the human psyche. It also helps to calm down and distract.

Breathing practices "

Vorman noted that when there is an urgent need to calm down or reduce a panic attack, it is necessary to:.

take a full breath;

hold your breath for three counts;

full exhalation;

hold your breath for three counts;

repetition of the exercise.

Recall that a number of authoritative organizations provide free psychological assistance to Ukrainians.. Psychologist Natalya Poyda has collected contacts of the main ones, where you can contact if necessary.