3 Powerful Ways to Combat a Flared up Anxiety (And Cease Worrying)
No, not the cliché meditation or listening to calming music
A traumatic childhood and my mother’s sweet genetics have bestowed the gift of crippling anxiety upon me.
But while I’ve accepted the insidious stomach butterflies and rapid fidgeting as part of my life, some anxiety flare-ups get really ugly.
The worst of them used to give me panic attacks, insomnia, and skull-shattering headaches.
But I’ve gained enough control to prevent normal anxiety flare-ups from worsening — insomnia and panic are things of the past.
I want to share the 3 things that have helped me the most — so the rest of my anxiety-stricken brethren can also benefit.
Get to The Root “Why” of Your Anxiety
As I’m penning this, my anxiety’s ramping up.
But I know it’s because of my pre-workout caffeine mixed with the excitement of the day’s plans.
Without the “why”, you’ll fall prey to the anxiety loop — the awareness of your anxiety makes you more anxious, which heightens your awareness.
