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Renee's avatar

Love this concept of stopping for micro-breaks, esp. on stressful, anxiety-triggered days, I shall def. give it a try, as well as for life in general!

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Vivien's avatar

Dear Drew

What is the right approach for the intense anxiety that comes up, as soon as i try to relax/ close my eyes/ take a nap? It became impossible for me to let myself sink into relaxation even when i am really exhausted.

Is an exposure required like: i stay with my eyes closed and let the symptoms be there for a certain amount of time? Like train it again?

Or should i get up, distract myself?

Thank you for your evaluation. 🙏🏻

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ROCHELLE POLLOCK's avatar

I call this my softening. When things reach a peak I soften my body. My shoulders immediately drop. I become aware of where the tension is in my soma and allow it to take it for the team. It is there where I find relaxation. Then I get on with life!🙏🏻

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Drew Linsalata's avatar

Love this! 🙂

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Renay Varner's avatar

Drew, what a great reminder! So many times I am caught up in daily life feeling the stress and anxiety creep in and not remembering to do this. Thank you. Love you Big Guy

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