There are various therapy methods to relief anxiety. Hypnotherapy and meditation are one of them. It is better to ask for expert help when you feel powerless to relief anxiety.
However, there are times when you cannot visit therapist for some obvious reasons. For instances, you suddenly feel anxious when you are driving car, or when you are in public transport. Don't worry, there are some self therapy techniques to relief anxiety even if it's only temporary.
Here's some techniques that you can do to relief anxiety when you are alone.
1. Intend to disconnect your mind from problem.
2. Take a deep breath
3. Focus to hear all sounds around you, everything you can hear, whether it's someone's voice, car engine, wind, fan or air conditioner sound, etc. Try to catch as many sounds as possible but don't try hard, just relax and allow your ears to catch all sounds naturally.
4. Do this without thinking or judging, your job only to hear it, and try to do this as long as necessary.
5. If you do it properly, you will notice that your anxiety dissolve gradually.
Go give it a try. This technique is very helpful to relief anxiety. You can also use portable tools such as brainwave CD or some relaxation music to help you relief anxiety fast.