Episode 197: anxiety attacks & supporting yourself through them

hi friend!

welcome back! happy october!

on today's episode i'm sharing the craziness of anxiety & the anxiety attack that i experienced over the past week.

the biggest takeaways from this episode - in my opinion - are as follows:

-know your body -- the more you know your body the better off you are at supporting yourself day-to-day, but especially during things like an anxiety attack.  knowing how your body responds to an anxiety attack is also crucial because if the manifestation is different than it normally is you can seek the help you need, immediately.

-allow yourself to fully process your anxiety -- i know there are times where having a full blown anxiety attack is not possible, but don't stuff it down & pretend like it's not happening.  allowing the anxiety to fester in our bodies leads to physical problems that can become serious if we don't process our emotions.  give yourself space to process your feelings.

-don't let others tell you there's nothing to be anxious about -- your feelings, your reactions are valid.  even if your life looks shiny & perfect on the outside it doesn't mean that there aren't things to be anxious about.  i'm not saying you should look for reasons to be anxious; i'm simply saying that you're allowed to be anxious, especially if your anxiety is chemical based like mine & is often uncontrollable in some regard.

i hope you find this episode helpful & if you're currently experiencing anxiety, please speak with a medical provider, a confidant or at the very least journal so you can work on processing your anxiety.

you're not alone. xoxo