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Things That Help Me Cope with Anxiety
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items Anxiety isn’t fun but creating a toolkit that actually helps? That’s power. As someone who lives with real, high-functioning anxiety, I’ve tried a lot of things. This list is filled with the ones that genuinely make a difference. Whether it’s nervous...
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Nervous System Support Tools
Calm-On-the-Go Essentials
Slow-Down Rituals
Mind & Mood Helpers
Somatic Movement & Body-Based Calm
Nighttime Anxiety Tools
Nervous System Support Tools
When your anxiety shows up as tension, overthinking, or spirals that feel impossible to shut off, this is where I start. These tools help regulate my nervous system and bring me back to baseline.
This is my favorite magnesium product, hands down. I put it on after a shower and feel noticeably calmer within 20 minutes. I swear it helps me sleep deeper too.
Calm Your A** Down Magnesium Body Lotion
Honestly, it looks intimidating at first, but this thing has saved me on high-anxiety days. I lay on it for 10–15 minutes, and it physically forces my body to chill out. If I’m spiraling or overstimulated, this helps a ton.
Acupressure Mat & Pillow Set for Pain Relief
This blanket is my go-to when I’m feeling overwhelmed and need to ground myself. It’s heavy but still breathable, and it just makes me feel safe. Especially helpful during PMS week or at night when my thoughts won’t stop.
Weighted Blanket
I keep this on my desk and in my bag. It’s one of the few herbal products that I actually feel working. I take a dropper when I’m starting to feel wired or stressed, and it smooths everything out without making me sleepy.
Global Healing Tulsi, Holy Basil for Stress Relief (2 Oz)
I didn’t expect this to help my anxiety, but it totally does. I use it in the evening while I wind down—it’s warm and relaxing, and I feel like it helps my nervous system reset after a chaotic day.
AllevaRed Light Therapy Belt | Lifepro
Calm-On-the-Go Essentials
My work bag, car, and catch-all tote have a few emergency tools I swear by. These are my portable lifesavers for when anxiety hits in public or in between meetings.
This is the one I always have on me. It smells grounding, not too strong, and I use it when I’m in traffic, before stressful calls, or even while grocery shopping when the fluorescent lights are too much.
Anxiety Ease Essential Oil Roll-On- For Calming Restless Nerves & Racing Thoughts
Honestly brilliant. I chew this on the way to events or before social situations, and it really takes the edge off without making me foggy. Plus it tastes like regular minty gum, so it doesn’t feel like I’m “taking something.”
AshwaGum RELAX Gum with KSM 66 Ashwagandha, Gaba - 10 pcs, 6 Pack
These help me so much during meetings or when I’m anxious in public. They’re pretty, not overly bulky, and give me something to do with my hands besides picking at my skin or nails.
925 Sterling Silver Moon Star Fidget Ring
This one is subtle but good. I like it for mid-afternoon anxiety spikes—it helps me feel more focused and less jittery without any crash.
Calm – Chomp Gums - Healthy Chewing Gum – L-Theanine + Vitamin B6 + Vitamin C – Supports a Calm and Relaxed State - Lime Mint Flavor – Gluten & Sugar Free – Aspartame & Sucralose Free
Slow-Down Rituals
These are for the moments when I know I need to slow down, but don’t have the energy to “do wellness.” Quick, cozy rituals that reset my energy and don’t overwhelm me.
I rotate between tulsi, lemon balm, and chamomile blends depending on the day. Having a warm cup of tea forces me to slow down and breathe, even if just for a few minutes.
Herbal Tea Blends
The smell is so calming, and I light it during baths or while I’m reading at night. It instantly changes the vibe in my space.
Dpnamron Bath & Body Works White Barn Eucalyptus Mint Scented 3 Wick Candle 14.5 oz./411 g
This one is comforting without being overpowering. I use it before bed or during my nighttime routine when I want to feel grounded but not sleepy yet.
Stress Relief Blend Roll on
Mind & Mood Helpers
When anxiety becomes mental static, I turn to these tools to clear the fog. Think mood-boosters, reflection prompts, and things that help me process rather than numb.
These are for the days when I don’t even know what I’m feeling. Having a prompt helps me process things faster, especially when my anxiety is high and I’m overthinking everything.
Guided Journals
I love having something on my phone for on-the-go moments. I use this when I feel like I’m spiraling but don’t have time for a full journaling session.
Digital Journaling Apps
These feel like a little check-in when I need one. Sometimes reading something that’s both grounding and aesthetically cozy helps me feel less alone in it all.
FORM Wellness Edit | Substack
I started wearing these more during the day, especially in the afternoons, and it really helps reduce the tension in my head and eyes—which always makes my anxiety worse.
Women's Crystal Rectangle Blue Light Filtering Glasses - Wild Fable™ Clear: Polycarbonate Frame, Medium Fit, Hinged Temple
I don’t take these too seriously, but flipping one when I’m stressed or anxious reminds me to shift my thoughts. I keep a few near my mirror and one in my bag.
BEST 100 Daily Meditation Cards for Anxiety Relief
Somatic Movement & Body-Based Calm
Anxiety lives in the body, not just the mind. These movement tools help me release tension, ground back into my body, and regulate in a way that feels low-effort but high impact.
I use this for stretching, breathing, or literally just laying on the floor and calming my body down. It’s the signal that it’s time to stop overdoing and start reconnecting.
Premium Fitness Yoga Mat 15mm Black - All In Motion™: Nitrile Butadiene Rubber, Solid Pattern
Weirdly helpful for both puffiness and tension. I use these in the morning and I swear I feel clearer, both mentally and physically.
4-in-1 Green Sandalwood Gua Sha Tool
These make movement feel more doable on anxious days. I’ll wear them while doing light chores or walking around the house to get my body moving without needing to “work out.”
Bala Bangles
I search these up on YouTube when I’m anxious but don’t have energy for intense exercise. Slow, restorative flows help regulate my mood more than anything else sometimes.
Gentle Movement and Mindfulness Practices
Nighttime Anxiety Tools
Because 2AM overthinking is real. These are the calming products and rituals that help me wind down, get out of my head, and actually fall (and stay) asleep.
If you’re sensitive to light like I am, this is essential. It doesn’t press on your eyes, actually blocks light (unlike the cute but useless satin ones), and makes me feel like I’m clocking out of the world for the night.
Nidra Contoured Blackout Sleep Mask, Black
These are the kind of weird product that actually delivers. I use them when I can’t stop mouth breathing from anxiety (or just from being dehydrated), and I sleep way deeper. Takes a night or two to get used to but totally worth it.
SomniFix Mouth Tape - Gentle and Hypoallergenic Adhesive Strips for Deeper Sleep, Better Nose Breathing, and Relief from Snoring and Dry Mouth - 28 Count
I take one about 30 minutes before bed when I know my brain’s going to spiral the second I turn the lights off. They’re subtle, don’t knock you out, but help you get there calmly.
Kindroot Snooze Melatonin Lozenges for Sleep Herbal Supplement - 20ct
Okay, I know it’s not cheap—but hear me out. It replaced my phone alarm, and the soft light/sound combo actually helps me fall asleep and wake up without that panicked cortisol spike. Worth it for better sleep and less anxiety in the morning.
Restore 3 Alarm Clock
Feels luxe, but also no overheating, no tangled hair, no friction. On edge or not, this makes sleep feel a little more like a ritual. I love pairing it with a light linen spray before bed.
1 Pc 100% Mulberry Silk, 19 Momme, King - Envelope, Champagne Pillowcase - Bare Home
I don’t take them every night, but on high-stress days these help me actually stay asleep without feeling groggy the next day. I’ve tried a lot of brands, and these two are the ones I come back to.
CBD Sleep Gummies