If you regularly experience anxiety, you may have researched ways to relieve your symptoms and come across a coping mechanism known as the “333 rule.” But how does it work? The next time you’re feeling anxious, try:
- Naming three things you see
- Naming three sounds you hear
- Moving three body parts
HOW DOES THE 333 RULE REDUCE ANXIETY?
Although the 333 rule doesn’t work in every situation, many therapists recommend it to patients living with anxiety because it helps to ground them. By concentrating on sights, sounds, and movements, patients can stop fixating on their worries and instead focus on the present moment. One of the liberating aspects of the 333 rule is that it doesn’t require someone to be in a certain place or have access to a particular object—instead, they can use it virtually anytime and from almost anywhere. This flexibility allows you to take control of your anxiety, no matter where you are or what you’re doing.
FOR MORE INFORMATION
Contact me today if you’d like to know more about how the 333 rule can help combat your anxiety. I have experience using the 333 rule and various other techniques to treat anxiety, and together, we can develop a care approach that’s customized to your specific needs. Contact me today to arrange a time for you to attend an initial therapy session.
I look forward to meeting with you and helping you take the next step toward an anxiety-free life.
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