BoppaSenior Contributor
What do you do to get anxiety to a manageable level?
One of the hardest things about living with CPTSD for me is the management of my anxiety. I am doing IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy and I believe in the long term I will master this practice and have a better control on my anxiety but I'm not there yet.
My fear when I get anxious is that I am more prone to becoming dysregulated and that can lead to all sorts of issues depending where and whom I am with.
Things I currently do to assist with my anxiety:
1. I follow The Crappy Childhood Fairy's daily practice which involves writing my fears and resentments in the morning and evening, acknowledging them, disposing of them and then completing a 20 minute meditation.
2. I eat a healthy dinner every night and eat fruit in the morning if I am not too anxious to eat, I often skip lunch as my anxiety gets in the way (I realise that regular healthy eating is important and I'm working on it).
3. I cycle 8.5 km to and from work most days.
4. I walk my dog most days.
5. I try to stay engaged and interested in what my sons are doing, one is in his final year of school, the other is backpacking overseas
6. I try to connect well with my wife (this can be hard as we run a largish business together and can both be stressed at the same time)
7. I have cannabis therapy, cbd oil & cannabis flower to vape.
8. I use PRN anxiety medication when needed but get stressed if I feel I am using too much despite my doctor reassuring me he is carefully monitoring my use.
What are some other techniques or practices you use to help manage your anxiety? I don't care how left field they are as long as they are effective.
Thanks in advance.
