Stories
Privacy
Download
See Alike in...
Alike App
Browser
712d
Does anyone ever feel like there body is ever being weighted down with anxiety?
7
9
Share
Anxiety (Including GAD)
advertisement
697d
@fryegirl81 this is some awesome tips!! I’m definitely going to try it out! 💕
0
Everyday
Yup. Keep in mind, the pandemic has totally amplified so much preexisting anxiety so it’s felt heavy for so much humanity this past few years. Humans were originally designed to be able to “sprint” away from a threat (a saber tooth tiger, an enemy, etc) for short, quick distances. The adrenaline was never supposed to surpass that short burst of fight or flight. The pandemic has put us all on high alert/ fight or flight for over two years now. Humans as a species were never designed to be able to carry the heaviness / stress of this kind of a thing for the long haul; just a quick “sprint” Here or there. So neurologically (and physically), we just aren’t hard-wired to do well dealing with prolonged stress & anxiety over an extended period of time. The pandemic has done exactly this to us. So I want to normalize for you that - YES- my body too (and so many others) are feeling physically weighed down by anxiety, especially lately. It’s not in your head, it’s very real pandemic phenomenon as our bodies try to keep up and navigate the stress of daily life these days constantly on high alert. Things that have made me feel a bit lighter: 1. Breathing exercises before bed & if I feel a panic attack coming on 2. Guided meditations for anxiety/panic (I use the Calm app, but Curable has some as well) 3. Walking every day for 60 min & listening to something like a podcast that’s Light/fun! (NOT the news!) 4. SWIMMING. I literally cannot share how much the physical weightlessness that I experience when I am in a pool or a lake has helped my anxiety to also feel a bit lighter. If you have access to water, definitely give it a try 5. Calm magnesium drink before bed each night. It is an all natural powder, and you just stir it in with some warm water. It goes down like a cozy warm tea almost. The nights that I take this, I definitely settle into sleep better and wake up feeling less heavy the next morning 6. Grounding: A girlfriend of mine shared this with me about two years ago when my anxiety started to feel really unbearable. If you have access to grass, going outside barefoot and just having your feet feel the grass has incredible stress and anxiety reducing benefits. I can’t speak to the science behind it, but it has certainly worked for me 🤗
5
@fryegirl81 if you ran a seminar I would 100% be in attendance
1
@Jellibean_Lover wow- that is so kind of you to say! Just passing along what’s worked for me ❤️ 🤗
YES - sometimes my body feels like it’s full of lead and my arms and legs are so heavy they hurt to move
All the time
I feel more like my body has split into a bunch of little pieces scattered through the air that I’m frantically trying to grab. So I guess I feel more “light” but in a bad way
yes
☝ This content is generated by our users and it is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please consult with your physician before making any medical decision
Want to chat or share? Download the Alike app now and get complete access to Alike.health's unique features.
Instantly get answers to medical questions with our AI, built from the collective wisdom of our community facing similar experiences
Write your question here...
Download Alike for the full experience
Copy Link
Copied
Discover your Alikeness™ with people who are on the same journey, gain wisdom and get emotional relief in a secure & anonymous space.
4.7 Ratings
Scan code or click below download the app
Bupropion
night sweats
paranoid
Valium
sertraline
palpitations
Depression
Alike health
Instantly get answers to medical questions with our AI, built from the collective wisdom of our community facing similar experiences
Related Questions