03/18/2025
Anxiety, grief, and trauma donât just live in the mindâthey stay in the body. When stress builds, the nervous system can get stuck in high alert mode, making it hard to feel safe, think clearly, or even breathe normally.
đĄ Before trying any coping tool, the first step is always acknowledging the anxiety. Instead of fighting it, try saying:
⨠âThis is anxiety. My body is reacting, but I am safe.â
Once you name it, try one of these nervous system resets:
đ§ The Ice Dunk Reset â Cold exposure activates the vagus nerve to quickly calm panic or flashbacks. (See reel from earlier today đ)
đŽâđ¨ The Sighing Trick â A double inhale + slow exhale helps discharge stress and lower heart rate.
đ The Weighted Hand Trick â Pressure on the chest signals safety to the nervous system, helping with breath control.
đ§ The âWhat If?â Flip â Reframes anxious thought spirals and challenges worst-case thinking.
đśââď¸ The âChange the Sceneâ Trick â A simple shift in environment can reset the brain and disrupt anxious loops.
Anxiety after birth trauma, loss, or major life transitions is realâbut you donât have to stay stuck in it. These tools wonât erase grief or trauma, but they can help bring moments of relief.
đ Which one are you trying first? Drop a đ§ in the comments if youâre going for the ice dunk!
đŠ Need deeper support? DM me âCALMâ to explore therapy (GA) or coaching (US) for anxiety, birth trauma, or loss. đ