As a psychotherapist, I’d never try to breathe or meditate through anxiety. Here’s what I do instead

As a psychotherapist, I’d never try to breathe or meditate through anxiety. Here’s what I do instead

As a psychotherapist, I’d never try to breathe or meditate through anxiety. Here’s what I do instead. When you feel anxious, one of the worst things you can do is force yourself to sit still and clear your mind.Or tell yourself you just need to calm down with gentle breathing.Because anxiety is energy, a surge…

BIOHACKING CORTISOL MAPPING YOUR STRESS

BIOHACKING CORTISOL MAPPING YOUR STRESS

BIOHACKING CORTISOL MAPPING YOUR STRESS neurotransmitter imbalance poor sleep schedule toxic relationship hormone imbalances poor sleep schedule heavy metals financial worry or grief jet lag shift work methylation issues PERCEIVED STRESS unresolved traumas burnout apnea CIRCADIAN STRESS too much artificial light screens family responsibilities MENTAL EMOTIONAL LIGHT/DARK DISRUPTION not enough natural lighthttps://www.facebook.com/DeutzFahr/ heavy workload ANXIETY…

AII STRESS is NOT the same. SIX TYPES OF STRESS WRECKING YOUR HEALTH

AII STRESS is NOT the same. SIX TYPES OF STRESS WRECKING YOUR HEALTH

AII STRESS is NOT the same. SIX TYPES OF STRESS WRECKING YOUR HEALTH. MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL STRESS Mind Under Siege IS THIS YOU? Racing thoughts or mental chatter Mood swings, irritability, or feeling “snappy” Trouble focusing or making decisions Anxiety or feeling on edge Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep WHY IT MATTERS When your…

How the four trauma responses show up in your relationship

How the four trauma responses show up in your relationship

How the four trauma responses show up in your relationship… Unhealthy FIGHT: Fighting over small things. Getting defensive about criticism. Using force or threats to scare someone. Saying mean and hurtful things when you’re upset. Making arguments bigger instead of fixing them. Not admitting when you’re wrong. Unhealthy FREEZE: Shutting down during conflict. Self-Isolates when…

THIS IS HOW CHILDHOOD TRAUMA DYSREGULATES YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM

THIS IS HOW CHILDHOOD TRAUMA DYSREGULATES YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM

HILDHOOD TRAUMA DYSREGULATES YOUR NERVOUS SYSTEM: The primary job of your nervous system is simple to keep you safe and ensure your survival.But if you grew up with chaos, fear, or neglect or trauma your nervous system learned something very different. That is is not safe.Childhood trauma physically changes your brain. And our body stays…

Ways to help yourself during an anxiety attack

Ways to help yourself during an anxiety attack

Ways to help yourself during an anxiety attack Take deep breaths. Tell yourself out loud, “This is going to pass. I will be okay.” Wrap your arms around yourself and hug (Helps reset your nervous system!) Go for a walk and really take in the sights/smells/sounds around you Interrupt spiraling thoughts with: “But what if…

SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY THAT MAY ALSO BE LINKED TO DEPRESSION

SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY THAT MAY ALSO BE LINKED TO DEPRESSION

SYMPTOMS OF ANXIETY THAT MAY ALSO BE LINKED TO DEPRESSIONHere’s the thing…anxiety and depression may look different on the outside, but deep down, they’re more connected than you might think. I like to describe them as siblings-each with their own personality, but often overlapping in ways that can make it hard to tell them apart….

THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

THE NERVOUS SYSTEM

THE NERVOUS SYSTEM Anxiety can cause a multitude of distressing physical symptoms. That’s because the body’s nervous system activates the “fight or flight” response when it perceives a threat. Headaches Dizziness Lightheadedness Nausea Digestive problems Muscle twitches Tingling or numbness Muscle tension Aches and pains Heart palpitations Chest tightness Ectopic beats Insomnia Fatigue Weakness Trembling…

NHS Plans to Manufacture Cannabis Oil in United Kingdom

NHS Plans to Manufacture Cannabis Oil in United Kingdom

Manufacture Cannabis Oil in United Kingdom. The National Health Service in the United Kingdom is looking into producing its own cannabis oil, in order to progress with a clinical trial focused on using it to treat children with epilepsy.Medical cannabis was legalised in the UK in 2018 following a hard won campaign by parents who…

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