Things that help and what to avoid
There are a few things that do help though, to keep my anxiety low: -Deep breathing techniques -Medication/Natural Remedies such as 5HTP -Meditation -Connecting with family and friends/loved ones -Exercise -Sleep (At least 8 hours)
I know it is difficult to be in a constant routine. I am unfortunately never on a strict schedule 24/7, even though I know it will help it’s still a struggle to do it. It’s a vicious cycle. You do well and then you crash. The one thing I find really helps is being around loved ones and just connecting with them if possible. Whether its at home or somewhere with a change of scenery.
What I definitely avoid of course (in large consumptions): -Alcohol -Sugar -Caffein If I have too much of any of those three it heightens my anxiety and it makes me feel absolutely awful. Moderation and awareness is key, making sure to eat a balanced and healthy diet too. Which of course can be difficult because sometimes my anxiety does get in the way of that too. Too anxious to cook something healthy, too anxious to eat in front of people sometimes. Above all, receiving support to get through this does help.
