How to Decrease Anxiety Symptoms

Send Lauren a text! This episode is the 2nd in a two part series on anxiety. If you haven't listened to Ep# 75, "How to Prevent Anxiety Symptoms," it might be helpful to listen to Ep#75 first. On this episode I'll tell you how my anxiety symptoms show up for me. Think racing heart, loss of appetite and some other not so fun symptoms that I'll share with you. I'll also tell you how I think of anxiety as an alarm bell that can be helpful to understand what is worrying us or what is out of balance in our lives. I'll tell you the exact steps I take when my anxiety shows up and how those steps help me get back to feeling calm and grounded. These steps include: identify why I'm feeling anxious identify what I need to do to move towards a more balanced life notice my anxiety as a part check in with my anxiety part to do some parts work (I'll tell you how) journal meditate Whether you experience anxiety symptoms or have a child or family member that experiences anxiety symptoms, this episode will help you to better understand anxiety and how to decrease it. On the segment, "Listener Questions," I'll tell you about how I was on two reality television shows and what that experience was like. Spoiler alert, it's not quite as realistic as it might seem. And stay tuned to the end of the episode where I'll tell you, "What's Bringing Me More Zen Lately." If you have a spring break trip planed this will be a great item to have with you at the airport, beach or pool side. To join Amanda Jefferson's, "Get it Done Club:" https://indigoorganizing.thrivecart.com/the-get-it-done-club/ Remember to enter code GETITDONE for $5 off your first month ****Preorder Lian Dolan's book, "The Marriage Sabbatical," and send in your questions or comments which could be read when Lian is interviewed for the podcast in April: https://a.co/d/dpuCcw0 Credit to author Nicole Sachs and her podcast, "The Cure for Chronic Pain," for her journaling/meditating technique called, "Journal Speaks." Credit to Richard Schwartz for the concept of Parts Work and his Internal Family Systems Therapy Also mentioned on this podcast, the book: "The Sweet Spot," by Amy Poeppel https://a.co/d/2DbXNbO I'd love to hear from YOU! Here's how to connect with me: Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriend Email me at: [email protected] Find me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/ For information on Lauren's counseling services for kids, teens and families check out: https://www.laurencounseling.com/ This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.