05/14/2025                                                                            
                                    
                                                                            
                                            Many clients ask; "What is the one thing I can do to stop my anxiety from getting out of control?" Anxiety requires a multi-modal approach. Ask yourself, what am I eating or drinking that can increase anxiety? Do I exercise daily? Am I excellent at ruminating on negative thoughts? Developing a treatment plan to manage your anxiety takes a close look at all the aspects of your life that are contributing to increased anxiety. Did you know that caffeine, ni****ne, chocolate, cold/allergy medicine, ADHD medicine and alcohol can increase your anxiety? Doing an elimination trial can help you identify any contributing factors. Daily exercise as simple as walking for 15-20 minutes and deep breathing can help as well. Anxiety can accumulate and build throughout the day leaving it difficult to sleep at night. Having a night time routine which eliminates stress like news programs or working late can help with getting more restful sleep. I recommend utilizing a calming meditative app nightly. Dr. James Balch, MD who wrote "Prescription for Nutritional Healing" recommends magnesium glycinate 400mg to aide in anxiety reduction. Always check with your doctor and pharmacist to make sure any supplements you add mix well with your current medication. Stopping the ANTS (automatic negative thoughts) in your brain can help you stop feeding the anxiety monster. If you'd like to learn more about developing a plan to manage your anxiety, just give us a call. You will be surprised at how much better you will feel in a short time. May is mental health month. Make your mental health a priority. Self-care is never selfish. Start your wellness journey today.