Things that help manage anxiety
A few weeks ago I shared on IG that I have been dealing with some anxiety. Besides random life moments that may cause a “normal” anxious reaction (a test, doing a speech, etc) , it’s been many years since I had felt it.
On this particular day, I woke up feeling off and my workout didn’t help shake the mood like it typically would. I just didn’t feel my usual self, I was lacking motivation for the things I usually am interested in which was strange. I decided it was best to cancel my obligations for the day. I took the afternoon off and honestly, just relaxed, did some deep breathing and met a few girlfriends for dinner, which helped me get my mind off things.
On my IG that day, I asked, and 92% of you answered “YES” to experiencing some kind of anxiety. Seeing that number was comfort for me that day, but not in a “misery loves company” kind of way. So many of you reached out with suggestions, offering support, hugs and I knew things would be ok.
With that said, I really want to keep this conversation going! You shared some great things you do to help manage your anxiety with me. Many of them have been super helpful and I wanted to share them with you too, incase you or someone you know is struggling.
I find a quiet spot and pray/meditate, focusing on my breathing until I find my center.
No caffeine.
Be extra intentional about what I allow into my space.
Putting an ice pack on your chest (Saugus nerve) for a few minutes and take deep breaths.
Cuddling my dog.
Taking time for myself (which is so hard with kiddos) and mom guilt. Grateful for my husband.
Positive self-talk. Pressure hugs. Deep breathing.
Workouts, hiking, lake days, meditation.
Driving water and deep breathing. Simple but calms me.
A good cry.
Meditate in breath. Do things you enjoy doing. Say no to appointments to ease your load.
Exercise helps me so much. I find the higher the intensity, the better.
Weed.
Meditation music. Giving myself some love through affirmations.
Grounding.
Exercise. Massage. Nature. Yoga. Hiking.
Getting outside. The beach, nature! Hiking Torrey Pines.
Movement, fitness, yoga. Saying to things when I’m feeing overwhelmed.
Meditation. I hired a personal meditation coach to come to my house and teach me.
CBD! Breath work also helps.
Still trying to figure out how to manage.
I journal in the AM; gratitude, fears and prayers for the day.Helps me turn it over.
My soul CBD gummies. Absolutely pure with no THC. Life changer.
Acupuncture and resting.
Homeopathic remedy. Taking a break and looking for the root.
Meditation, exercise, CBD, music, putting down why phone, being present.
Traveling.
Guided meditation. Celery juice I the AM. Clean diet and rest.
Lists.
CBC. Meditation. Exercise.
Getting outside, going for walks, taking the dog out. Sometimes journaling helps.
Xanax.
Praying, positive self-talk, breathing exercises.
doTERRA Adaptive Capsules and oil for diffusing (calming blend). Meditating + breathing exercises.
Take a deep breath, then find something cold & go to it. Example: walk outside, hold some ice in your hands.
Sleep and trying to refocus on me instead of all my projects and everyone else first.
Prayer.
The “Calm” app and “Synctuition” app for meditation.
Exercise or isolating myself in my bed to rest my brain.
I take Lexapro and it’s changed my life!
Long walks. Beach walks. Long showers. Cuddling my cats.
Controlled breathing. Meditation. Dinner date with hubby.
L-thanine helps me so much and then just take a step back.
Unplugged walks. Sitting outside alone. Prayer.
Exercise alone. (x4)
