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
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
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
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
When I first met my therapist and she introduced the idea of hypnotherapy for mental clarity and peace, my mind went straight to “Get Out” and my eyes got huge. I’m not interested in visiting the Sunken Place or seeing that movie again. Ever. Scene from “Get Out”, The Guardian Thankfully there were no tea … Continue reading H for Hypnosis
It's been awhile! Time to jump back into the ABCs of anxiety relief. This one is a bit of fun... Gardening can be good for the soul, but it's actually been shown to reduce anxiety as well. I don't mean clearing out a section of your yard and planting an wide assortment of vegetables and … Continue reading G for Gardening
I often find myself saying aloud how much I hate adulting. That I wish I’d known what it entailed back when I was wishing so hard to be an adult. It feels like different things are always pulling us in opposite directions and there is not enough sleep in the world to ever feel rested. … Continue reading Change
I’m continuing my ABC’s of anxiety help with faith. Such a simple word to describe something different to everyone. I personally have found a lot of comfort believing that God has greater plans for me than I can even imagine. That He has promised me many things in this life. All He asks in return … Continue reading F for Faith
It just made sense to me to have these together. The common theme is that focusing on making healthy choices can greatly lower anxiety and stress. Diet meaning the foods we eat, not starting a diet to lose weight. And exercise meaning how we get our body moving and heart rate up but, again, not … Continue reading D for Diet, E for Exercise
I think we may finally be at the point of not seeing CBD as taboo, or as some sort of dangerous drug. Whether it’s for pain or stress, insomnia or anxiety, there is clear evidence of CBD’s effectiveness. Cannabidiol (CBD) is the second most prevalent component in marijuana (Harvard Med - link below) but is … Continue reading C for CBD Oil
