hi there i'm sorry things have not been kind to u lately. whenever we engage in high stress situations it's very important to bring your body back down once it's all over. while i don't always like to suggest a material solution, acupressure mats have done wonders for me when my body feels tense or stagnant. i like to lay on the spiky mat for a good 20 minutes and maybe do a little meditation while i'm in that position. look into it i really recommend! if the acupressure mat isn't for you, breath work and meditation is always a great option to ground yourself again. there are so many different methods for breath work and different meditations so i'm not sure what would work best for u but i promise incorporating these things into your daily routine, even if it's just 10 min a day, will make u feel worldsss better.
Feb 5, 2025
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take a moment to identify which bit of the body is holding the most anxiety, and then massage or hold or rub that spot for a while. for me it's usually my arms, and rubbing them like i'm trying 2 warm up helps so so much. also just finding physical ways 2 release the energy that might have built up - singing, dancing, gently tapping your temples, rolling around in bed & kicking all ur limbs around the place....... good @ tiring you out 2 if you're aiming 2 get 2 sleep soon!!!
Feb 22, 2024
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Lots of good recs on stretching and strengthening so far, but it's worth mentioning the unexpected effects prolonged stress can have on the body (like how jaw clenching and TMJ or headaches are related). Some do this through meditation and body scanning, but finding ways to cope with stress in general can help in addition to the other physical remedies.
Feb 21, 2024
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When I feel an anxiety spiral I find it really helpful to massage my feet with oil to reground and remind myself that I have a body.
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ur local library is the best place in the world pls go it'll be so good and so worth it there r so many books and it's so fun to say hi to the older people reading their newspapers
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