Alex's Answer

Hi there and welcome to Ask Alex,

 

Thanks so much for reaching out with your question. We understand that talking about what’s going on for you can be difficult, so thanks for taking the first step.

 

You’re asking what you can do to feel calm. It must be tough when you feel that you’re not calm.

 

There are many different emotions that can leave us feeling stressed, uncomfortable, or overwhelmed. Feeling sad, angry, anxious, or lonely can all make us feel this way. Have you thought about what it is that makes you feel like you’re not calm?

 

There are some different articles and advice available at www.childline.ie/info-advice/ that might be helpful to you. There is also a video that goes through some different coping strategies that can be really helpful to keep us grounded and feeling relaxed – www.childline.ie/video-breathing-and-relaxation-exercises-to-help-you-release-your-worries/.

 

Have you been able to talk to anyone about how you are feeling? Sharing how you feel with an adult you trust can be really important. They will be able to support you and help you figure out what it is that’s making you feel this way.

 

You can also contact us here at Childline if you’d like to chat a bit more about how you’re feeling. We offer a free non-judgmental listening service that’s available 24/7. You can contact us on the phone at 1800 66 66 66 or by Live Chat at www.childline.ie.

 

We hope you have found this helpful. We would love to talk to you soon.

 

Take care of yourself,

Alex