New to this, looking for relief

[gypsylee]

Is there anything that you guys do that calms you down when your anxiety creeps up?

I guess you mean other than medicate myself

One of my favourites is to watch and listen to heavy music on YouTube (Slipknot, Tool and Nine Inch Nails are a couple of good ones). I post them on Facebook but I don't really care if anyone even sees them - it's the act of putting the energy out there that interests me.

I think a lot of anxiety is actually pent-up anger because we live in such a [something] world (I can't even choose a word for it!) So I get on YouTube and rock out and I'm often amazed by how much better I feel afterwards. I like to watch the musicians because it adds to the experience lol. I even light candles! I'm feeling a bit aggravated right now in fact (PMS) so I'm going to watch some Slipknot!

Here it is if you're curious: https://youtu.be/FrAGxWiAvTo

Edit: Also, Die Antwoord are my driving music