I always feel like I need to be doing something to keep my mind occupied. But then I get so overwhelmed with negative thoughts and even panic attacks. How can I stop the cycle?
According to Dr. Perry in the book, “What Happened to You”, the way to reduce arousal and bring yourself or any person back to perceiving safety around them and wanting to enga
Understanding your inbuilt fear response: Fight – Flight – Freeze – Fawn.
Stick with me on this one – it will be worth your time to understand you better. Polyvagal Theory looks at how the vagus nerve works and how as humans, we care most about our
How do I relax and slow down and still get everything done?
You live in a very fast paced world and have a number of responsibilities. You’re likely still young, but you’re starting to feel like your stress is taking over, slowly but su
Watching awe-inspiring videos online makes me worry less. Do I do more of it?
You know what this period of isolation and lockdown has done to your world and to you. Not to mention how Covid itself has impacted you if you fought off the virus directly. We are
I have been doing Tai Chi to battle my anxiety and it’s done me the world of good. What else should I try?
How you exercise has an impact on your Central Nervous System. Intense exercise and restorative exercise can both be helpful: there is always a balance of the two. Remember, your b
I never had good eating habits modeled for me and I turned to food to gain control.
You might have noticed that a spike in your anxiety is linked to your avoidance of eating or being in situations involving eating in public because of how nauseous and anxious you
Every day is a struggle to feel normal again. Where do I even start?
A good starting point to manage your anxiety is always to start with getting help. A mental health professional you trust and/or a holistic doctor will help you figure out the star
Eating is my way to cope with anxiety. When I’m overweight it adds to the feeling that I don’t deserve to take care of myself…
I’m not going to tell you that whole foods are good for you or that you should eat a well-balanced diet. You already know this. Instead, I want to encourage you to heal your rela
I feel like I’m losing it. How do I manage my anxiety?
First up, a bit of not-so-scary brain fundamentals to help you understand why what comes next is all about slowing you down to help you feel in control: Anxiety has a lot to do wit
Is a sudden spike in anxiety normal and how to control it?
Anxiety can come out of nowhere. It can most definitely be sudden. It can most definitely catch you off guard. It may be that you were not aware of your always present lower levels
