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First, it’s important you know that you’re not alone! No matter how bad your symptoms are, no matter how lost and lonely you feel, no matter how long you have been dealing with this, you are not alone. You are not the only one that has suffered the way that you are suffering. I know it feels like it right now and that is OK. Having anxiety on any level can feel very isolating.
You are stronger than you think, and recovery is possible. I know from my own personal experience. It takes time and it takes work, but it can be done. I know you can do it. Even if you don’t believe in yourself right now, that’s OK.
You do not have some incurable form of anxiety disorder. Especially if you have DPDR(derealization/depersonalization) symptoms. It’s a perfectly normal stress response.
How lifestyle impacts anxiety
How is your diet? If it’s full of processed food it’s not helping you. Try to add more fruit and vegetables. Start trying to cut out sugar and gluten and choose more whole foods when you can.
Do you drink coffee or alcohol? Both of those increase anxiety. Have you ever heard of hangxiety? I used to get terrible anxiety the day after drinking. Nicotine is a stimulant like caffeine so are there ways you can cut down or quit altogether?
How is your sleep? Sleep hygiene is super important for dealing with anxiety and panic disorder. Limiting cell phone usage close to bedtime, blue light blocking glasses, no caffeine late in the day and calming music played before bed are all ways to prepare for a good night’s sleep.
You should be taking magnesium because studies show that more than half of all Americans are magnesium deficient. Considering magnesium is responsible for over 600 processes in the human body, lack in this mineral can throw things out of balance. one of the most important roles of magnesium is relaxing the muscles. Chronic tension increases anxiety and when we are stressed, we burn more magnesium! click here to learn more.
B vitamins. Are you getting enough in your diet? Especially B12 because B12 plays a major role in the healthy function of the ANS or autonomic nervous system. B12 is also vital in the production of serotonin the happy hormone. Click here to learn more.
Are you getting some form of exercise in everyday? It doesn’t have to be strenuous. simply walking or a slow yoga flow is great. Studies have shown that exercise can increase the feel-good chemicals in the brain.
How’s your gut health? New research is now showing the gut and brain are connected and neurotransmitters like Gaba and Serotonin are made in the gut! Read more about that here.
Take your healing into your own hands
Books I recommend reading ASAP: “At Last a Life” Paul David, Click here. “DARE: The New Way to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks” Barry McDonagh, Click here. “The Anxiety Cure” Klaus Bernhardt, Click here. “Badass Ways to End Anxiety and Stop Panic Attacks” Geert Verschaeve, Click here. “Do One Thing Different” Bill O’hanlon, Click here. “You Can Heal Your Life” Louise Hay, Click here.
Taking care of yourself. Your whole self. Mind, body and soul are going to bring you faster and lasting healing. Alternative therapies that helped me personally: Hypnotherapy, somatic therapy, Prayer, aromatherapy, homeopathy, grounding, and sun exposure. Any kind of spiritual/energetic healing, whatever that looks like to you, if it feels good and it brings you peace keep going!
what, if anything have you found that has helped you? please comment below
My love and prayers are with you on your healing journey my friend.
May you be well,
KWE
