-Relaxing music.
-Meditation.
Visualisation (imagining yourself on a calming beach even though your in a busy place for example).
-Breathing techniques (I use 4 in 8 out which I was taught in a mindfulness course).
-Leaving the situation (if possible).
-Using a sensory room or sensory equipment if they're accessible to you (I'm lucky because I attend a special school).
-Stress balls (these help me loads).
-Cards (traffic light cards are supposed to be very helpful, 'green for-I'm ok', 'amber for-I'm feeling anxious', and 'red for-I need to leave.' These can be helpful for people who turn non-verbal when they get anxious or begin to stutter.
-Anything weighted such as a weighted blanket.
-Cup of tea.
-Bottle of water (I carry one with me everyday and find myself sipping from it more often when I feel anxious).
-Youtube (seeing that you're not alone can often be really helpful).
-Blogging.
-Reading and writing (this has personally been the most helpful to me).
-Yoga.
-Exercise (cycling, walking, jogging etc).
-Secret message in a bottle which says something like, 'be calm.'
-Rescue Remedy.
-Lying on pillows, your bed or a bean-bag, closing your eyes and listening to calming music.
-Talking to someone about how you're feeling.
-Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).
-Mindfulness.
-Counselling.
-Going to the doctor's for prescribed medication.
-Closing your eyes.
-Using your alter ego.
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An Awkward Autistic's Guide To Social Skills
SaggisticaThis book includes; -Tips, tricks and dilemmas. -Information on Mental Health and how to deal with it. -Information about Autism. -Personal experiences.
