Personal Narrative: When We Are Full Of Anxiety And Stress

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We all have days when we're full of anxiety and stress. Life isn't perfect, things could be going great and then suddenly something happens and you feel out of balance. As someone who deals with anxiety, I've discovers quick and easy ways to calm my stress levels when needed.

COLD SHOWER

Whenever I'm stressed out and I can't stop over thinking, I stop everything I'm doing and take a quick cold shower. When I first jump in and turn the cold water on, I feel the ice water on my skin and there's a shock to my system. I can't think of anything but how cold the water is, but it takes strong will power and discipline to continue. After I'm done, I suddenly feel a huge relief like I've done something wild like swimming in an ocean full of sharks.

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