Building a Better Wellness Routine to Address Anxiety – Part 4
Posted: May 28, 2025 | By: Shanon Peckham
Face Your Fears
Sometimes the root cause of our anxiety goes deep and can’t be meditated away. It can be intimidating, frustrating, or even scary to face feelings we may have kept bottled up deep inside, but with the right help and tools, we can free ourselves from anxiety’s sometimes intense grip.
Trauma isn’t just the stuff of true crime documentaries; it happens to most people at some point during their lives. The trauma, along with its triggers, can be big or small – it may be as simple as you getting into a minor fender bender and now something feels “off” when you get behind the wheel. The point is not to discount your feelings, no matter how insignificant you remember the experience to be. Here are some signs you might be dealing with repressed trauma: persistent anxiety or fear, mood swings, difficulty remembering past events, sleep issues or nightmares, self-medication or addiction, muscle tension, higher heart rate, body pain like headaches or digestive issues, panic attacks or emotional numbness, and more – the list goes on.20, 21,22,23 If any of these sound like you, or you just get the nagging sense that something sinister is lurking underneath your surface-level feelings, you may choose to work with a professional to face your fears and overcome your anxieties.
As you do, here are some additional tools that may help you face and cope with your anxieties:
- Journaling – A great way to process out your feelings and track your symptoms/progress (also a great choice for those who like to process out loud, it’s like talking to a pen pal)
- Meditation – Get grounded and calm before you go diving deep into your feelings – this will help you feel safe as you pursue thoughts that may not feel safe
- Cognition Triangle – Compartmentalize your experience in terms of Thoughts, Feelings, and Physical sensations (also helps tether you to the present moment and a sense of safety)
- Core Beliefs Worksheets – A helpful guide for working through your deepest insecurities (recommend trying this with a therapist before trying this one on your own)
- Check out our other blog for additional tools/recommendations: Daily Mental Health Exercises That Will Change Your Life
If you haven’t read them already, make sure to check out Part 1, Part 2, and Part 3 of this blog series!
Don’t let the stigma stop you from getting the help you need to change your life for the better – everyone deserves to live in safety, dignity, and enjoy a fulfilling life. We hope this research, nutrition, and these coping tools help you negotiate a healthier relationship with the anxiety in your life. Share your favorites with friends and loved ones to help spread awareness for Mental Health Awareness Month!
Note: Though all of these exercises are well-researched and we believe they will help support you in your healing journey, please keep in mind that they may not work for everyone and are not a replacement for a doctor, licensed therapist, or live-saving medication. Likewise, our products are not for everyone; please consult your healthcare professional before trying a new supplement for the first time. If your emotional distress symptoms are severe or worsen while trying these exercises or products, we always recommend contacting your healthcare professional or therapist. Don’t wait to seek help if you need it. If you are experiencing a mental health emergency, you can get the help you need by calling SAMHSA’s National Helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).
Sources
20 What are the causes and symptoms of emotional distress?, Medical News Today
21 Is It Possible to Repress Trauma?, PsychCentral
22 Do You Have Hidden Trauma? Here’s How to Recognize It & Heal, High Focus Treatment Centers
23 Repressed Childhood Trauma And Addiction, AddictionCenter
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