I experience anxiety everyday and most those around us are unaware as it can be masked really well. I hope that my blog resonates with you and that some of these recommendations help you to calm and reduce the constant noise.
Here is a blog I wrote of my experience with High Level anxiety I hope it is relateable and helpful to those currently experiencing it
Navigating High-Level Anxiety: Strategies for Staying Grounded When Life Feels Overwhelming
Ontario Buy Nothing group Map so you can find one in your local area this offers free items within your neighbourhood
Buy Nothing Ontario - Google My Maps
NROCRC is in Ottawa and help families with a variety of help for low income individuals and also run programs for children across the city
NROCRC
This is a local food bank in Ottawa they will deliver if you tell them you do not have transport and many food banks will not
Famsac
For young parents under 29 they supply different courses but also baby supplies and a food cupboard
Home - Bethany Hope Centre
If you can get to this location downtown Ottawa its about $30 for over $70 of food there is a free small box option and at christmas they give a free toy
Donation Based Food Program - FireofGodMinistries
There is something so soothing about a nice warm milk bath it's soo lovely
Calgon Ageless Bath Nourishing Milk Bath for Softer Skin, 786 ml
I'm obsessed with candy and I think it's not only the sugar high but the distraction that it creates
MunchyCravings Premium Candy Variety Box
This one is 20lbs weighted blankets can be great for those that need to feel something weighted to be less restless staying awake to body movement
Wemore 20 lbs Sherpa Fleece Weighted Blanket
I've been looking at this for my daughter as she can't get herself to sleep this would help those with anxiety get into rhythmic breathing before bed
Mush Sleepy Otter
I love heated blankets they are not only great for warmth but lulling me to sleep
EHEYCIGA Electric Heated Blanket Throw
If you gifting someone else a selection is tea is wonderful if you don't know what they drink + many of us get used to one flavour and don't explore as buying a whole box of something that might not work out is daunting
All the Best Sachet Tea Chest
Now that I don't make my own bathbombs this company allures to me and the quality I see from their pages has always inspired me when I was making my own
Boil & Bubble
I use mistplay every night to wind down before I go to sleep because while I play the games I also earn points to gain gift cards. It gets me to stop the voices and just pass-out.
MISTPLAY: Play to Earn Money - Apps on Google Play
This app has been very helpful for peer to peer listen for when I'm spiraling and I don't want my husband to hear things again but need to sort out my thoughts
7 Cups: Therapy & Support - Apps on Google Play
If you were burnt out at work would you use a pillow I work from home but heard more business are accepting things like this
Memory Foam Nap Pillow with Washable Cover
Many times I have dreams that are so lucid I have to write them down when I wake so it doesn't worry me all day long
What The Fuck Did I Dream Last Night Journal
Colouring can be a good outlet for some especially if they can make time for it
Adult Coloring Books Set - 3 Coloring Books For Grownups - 120 Unique Animals, Scenery & Mandalas Designs. Coloring books for adults relaxation.
Swearing can be a great release and colouring too what a great combination
Cute Swearing Cats Coloring Book for Adults
Journaling can help distress and I've been seeing people scrapbooking their notes it looks so pretty 😍