Cheat sheet for difficult emotions: Therapist shares hacks
From anger to panic to anxiety, here’s how we can channel our difficult emotions and make the nervous system calm and relaxed.
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Low Thyroid hormones can disrupt the balance of neurotransmitters, and contribute to anxiety, stress and brain fog. (Unsplash)
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Anxiety: The best way to handle anxiety is by practicing mindful breathing and trying to ground the body by walking within nature. (Unsplash)
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Sadness: When sad, try the Child’s pose till the breathing normalises, or put your legs on the wall. We can also try journaling our emotions. (Unsplash)
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Overwhelmed: When we feel overwhelmed with a surge of emotions, we can try a low stimulation slow shower or do a brain dump. We should also seek support from people we feel safe with. (Pexels)
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