Anxiety comes in waves for me. I can be fine for weeks, even months at times. Then a trigger happens and I find myself paralyzed. Unable to breathe, think, or cope with life. Ever since Kori’s failed attempt at the dairy ladder, I’m bombarded with random anxiety attacks.
Reaching into my coping methods basket, grounding and “J”breathing help the most when I am overwhelmed.
J breathing:
- Inhale 4 beats
- Hold 7 beats
- Exhale 8 beats
Grounding:
Look around you. Identify and name
- 5 things you see
- 4 things you feel
- 3 things you hear
- 2 things you smell
- 1 thing you taste
Most of all, remember anxiety is a liar. Speak truth to yourself when the intrusive thoughts start racing. You are worthy. You are loved. You are enough.
💗💗 A
