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Natural Coping Techniques for Anxiety
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items Check out my coping mechanisms for managing anxiety. As someone with generalized anxiety disorder and chronic depression, who studied psychology, I’ve discovered many techniques for self-soothing which have now become great tools in my arsenal. I hop...
I’m a fan of grounding. As a dominant air sign with an anxiety disorder, I need to “come down to earth” and align my root chakra. Ways that I like to ground myself is through connecting with nature and the touching the elements. Standing barefoot on ...
Grounding Techniques: Exercises for Anxiety, PTSD, and More
Frequency music is one of my favorite healing tools not just for anxiety but for any mood; such as clearing negativity, manifesting abundance or just trying to fall asleep. Explore the vast sounds for healing with frequency music.
528 Hz Anxiety Relief - song and lyrics by Miracle Tones, Solfeggio Healing ...
November 2024 I visited Japan for the first time. There I learned about the practice called Shinrin-yoku, or forest bathing, which is simply the act of spending time in a forest. One can literally be prescribed by a doctor. Now, I look at nature diff...
Forest Bathing in Japan (Shinrin-yoku) | Guide
The Anti-Anxiety notebook for cognitive behavioral therapy has been a great personal tool for dealing with stressors on my own. Made by expert therapists, the book has blank journal prompts to guide you through thought patterns to help you become mor...
The Anti Anxiety Notebook: Journal to Soothe Stress
I’m a huge advocate for cathartic medicine. Here’s a real-life example: I was once suffering from a painful sciatica that was difficult to walk, let alone sit. That evening I went to the movie theater to see Inside Out 2. I bawled through much of the...
CATHARSIS Definition & Meaning
Part of dealing with anxiety today is working through past trauma. As much as we may try to repress or move forward from the past, the body keeps score in order to protect us from future harm. Understanding how our brains work and how memory is store...
The Body Keeps the Score: Healing Trauma
Speaking of “The Body Keeps Score,” getting frequent massages to work out those deep-seated kinks can have a major impact on your mental health.
Massage Therapy for Mental Health
Cortisol is a hormone released by the adrenal glands in response to stress. When cortisol levels are chronically elevated, it can contribute to anxiety and other mental health problems. It can trigger “fight or flight” responses and increase anxiety....
Cortisol: What It Is, Function, Symptoms & Levels
Somatic therapy uses body awareness, breathwork and movement exercises to be more aware of bodily sensations and release stored emotions. It’s interesting when you can feel when anxiety is in different places such as your chest, stomach, neck or your...
Somatic Therapy: Signs Your Body Is Releasing Trauma
When I’m trying to meditate I make sure that my spot for getting centered is soft and cozy. I love this soft velvet set from Mindful Modern. It’s so nice it feels like a treat for doing something that’s also good for me. Mine is in navy. They come in...
Mindful Modern Velvet Meditation Cushion Set
If you’re like me where you struggle with silencing your mind while meditating, then guided meditation is your friend.
Daily Calm | 10 Minute Mindfulness Meditation | Be Present
Any kind of yoga will do, but I just like Adrienne. I’m also a fan of working out at home due to anxiety plus it’s cost-effective. Yoga is great, not only for balance, stamina and weight loss, but also for reducing cortisol which can keep me in “figh...
Yoga With Adriene
Adopt a pet from your local shelter and experience the joy from saving a precious animal’s life. The love they give back is truly like no other. The relationship you will share will connect you more with nature that will have a positive effect on you...
Adopt a pet!
Several years ago my therapist suggested speed walking to help me work through my morning anxiety. As a type-o blood type, I have higher adrenaline levels which correlate with my “fight or flight” reaction; therefore, high intensity aerobic exercises...
The Effect of Walking on Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms
Dancing is a great way to move stagnant energy stored with the body. It opens the chakras from root to crown bringing energy into alignment.
'Free moving' dance has healing benefits for mental health
Box breathing: another great breathing technique for managing anxiety attacks.
Box Breathing: How to, Benefits, and Tips
I’ve often heard that about 10-15 min conversation can help one’s mental health. As a fan of talk therapy, having short conversations regularly helps with emotional support navigating stressors that cause anxiety.
The Power of a 12-Minute Conversation - Chad Littlefield
I’m a big of aromatherapy and this classic candle helps in those days when you need something strong and refreshing.
Eucalyptus Spearmint 3-Wick Candle
But if you’re going to burn something you might as well clear the energy too. I love smudging, particularly with sage. Lavender is also great for anxiety so these smudge sticks are a nice 2-in-1.
Lavender White Sage - Bholi Sage Incense
Weighted blankets are another way to physically self-soothe. I only use them temporarily since 15 lbs feels quite substantial as a blanket, but the heaviness gives a sense of support for those moments where lying down is the best medicine.
YnM 15lbs Weighted Blanket for Adults
Marie Kondo turned me on to tuning forks as a way to clear energy and change the frequency in my space. It’s become a lovely ritual that I set with intention and the vibration from the tuning fork has a nice calming effect that’s achieved in a short ...
Tuning Forks Healing Set 128Hz 256Hz 512Hz
These singing bowls are great. They don’t take up a lot of space and are crafted well. It’s a great starter set before getting into individual bowls by frequency.
Handcrafted Tibetan Singing Bowl Set 3.5”
This singing bowl set is beautiful. The frosted white looks so sleek and modern. The carrying case is perfect for keeping them clean and protected.
Leize Crystal Singing Bowl Tuned Quartz w/ Striker