Story perspectives

5 Grounding Techniques to Combat Anxiety Effectively

10/28/2025

50 6

Summary

Story summary

Grounding techniques can help manage anxiety, according to licensed psychotherapist Ciara Bogdanovic, though they are not cures.
Bogdanovic suggests sour candy as a distraction to interrupt anxious thoughts and redirect focus to the present moment.
Another method is dunking the face in ice water, which uses strong sensations to calm the body.
Other options include mental exercises, physical activities, or the 5-4-3-2-1 technique, which engages the senses to ground oneself.

1 of 1

Story summary

Grounding techniques can help manage anxiety, according to licensed psychotherapist Ciara Bogdanovic, though they are not cures.
Bogdanovic suggests sour candy as a distraction to interrupt anxious thoughts and redirect focus to the present moment.
Another method is dunking the face in ice water, which uses strong sensations to calm the body.
Other options include mental exercises, physical activities, or the 5-4-3-2-1 technique, which engages the senses to ground oneself.