In a new WSJ article, Tracy Dennis-Tiwary outlines how many people experience anxiety and why we see this number constantly increasing. Even more interesting is the take on how we should view this trend and anxiety in general. Is it correct to see this as a growing problem in the world? As something that needs … Continue reading A Call to Action?
Tag: Anxiety
Struck by Lightning
If I had to list my fears, flying would be right at the very top. Don’t get me wrong, I love traveling and will continue to take any and every opportunity to travel the world. But I’m a nervous flyer to say the least. I’m that passenger that gasps when you hit a rough patch … Continue reading Struck by Lightning
Q for Questions
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is a short-term skill building process to help change your way of thinking in response to anxiety triggers. Check out my previous post I for Identify Triggers, J for Journal for a bit more on identifying anxiety triggers. If CBT is something you’re curious about, definitely do some research. There’s a … Continue reading Q for Questions
Heavy
Every so often I feel heavy and burdened. Burdened by my busy life, my exhaustion, family activities, social commitments, financial obligations. Like everything is my sole responsibility and I’m watching the rest of the world enjoy freedoms and choices...and even boredom. Then I take some deep breaths and think about all the times I’ve felt … Continue reading Heavy
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P for Photos
“You’re more than your anxiety.” It’s true, you know. Our anxiety, fears, stress, problems don’t define us, even though it can feel like it. When you get so deep in them, it’s hard to believe there’s any other place to be. But there is! Nowadays there’s so much evidence of really good times. Pull out … Continue reading P for Photos
N for Noise
Been away for a minute gathering myself. I thought that I’d successfully done that after our family moved, but I was SO overwhelmed that I had to take a true step back from everything... That being said, I have found a new source of relief from my anxiety, and it just so happens to fit … Continue reading N for Noise
M for Massage
I also considered M for Meditation, but between already covering Breathing and Hypnosis, and how common meditation is in anxiety relief, I wanted to take another angle. I started regular massage therapy a few years ago to help manage pain from a musculoskeletal issue. On top of chiropractic adjustments, it was a way to relieve … Continue reading M for Massage
K for Kava
Kava, kava kava, Piper methysticum - all terms for a shrub root extract found in the South Pacific that is said to have anxiolytic properties. Although there aren’t a lot of thorough studies using this herb for anxiety, there are some good sources within this post. Kava, image from Canva I’ll admit, this one is … Continue reading K for Kava
I for Identify Triggers, J for Journal
One the first steps to overcoming (still in progress) my anxiety was to figure out why I was so anxious in the first place. I have Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), but that doesn’t mean that certain events, places, or things can’t worsen these feelings. There are so many triggers of anxiety and they vary from … Continue reading I for Identify Triggers, J for Journal
Taking the Tee 