Discover quick and effective exercises to reduce anxiety with guidance from therapist Christa McCrorie. She introduces techniques involving ice or cold exposure to activate the vagus nerve—a key player in managing the body’s stress response. Simple practices, such as using ice packs or taking cold showers, can trigger the “diving response,” helping to lower your heart rate and soothe your nervous system. These cold exposure methods provide immediate relief for anxiety by harnessing your body’s natural calming mechanisms.