Writing is good, because you are venting your feelings, or it might be better NOT to think about what is triggering your anxiety and just try to relax and concentrate on your breathing. In that case put on some relaxing music (yes even in the 9 days, it will only be for a little while), sit in a comfortable chair near a fan or a/c vent so there is air in your face and just listen to the music and concentrate on your breathing. Breathe in deeply through your nose, count to 5 and then breathe out slowly again through you nose. Don’t talk, don’t try reading, just listen to the music and to your breathing until you are totally relaxed and in control.
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