I suffered from anxiety for many years. Fears used to completely consume me. I still get hit with it now and then, but those overwhelming days of panic attacks and daily mental paralysis are thankfully behind me.
Lately, we’ve been chatting a lot about fear and anxiety during the live shows, and I’ve felt called to create deeper support for anyone who might be having a hard time. If you’re reading this and struggling, I want you to know you’re not alone and that healing is possible. Not overnight, but step by step.
My own healing journey was not instant. It came slowly, through small shifts that became habits and eventually began to reshape my life. I had to learn how to support myself in simple, accessible ways especially on the hardest days.
One of the first tools that helped me was wearing something over my head. For years, I never left the house without a large headband or scarf covering my crown. It helped me feel safe and protected. It created a physical and energetic barrier that made it easier to move through the world. I also wore a howlite bracelet that soothed my nerves and gave me the courage to speak to people without shutting down. When I felt a panic attack coming on, I would hold the bracelet to my third eye, breathing deeply and allowing it to bring me back to center. These tools became lifelines.
I surrounded myself with words of encouragement. I wrote affirmations on sticky notes and placed them everywhere on the bathroom mirror, in the shower, on the door I passed through each day, and on the dash in my car. I still keep them up. Just seeing the words I" am safe" can quiet the noise when it starts to build.
Crystals became an integral part of my daily support. Lepidolite, with its natural lithium content, became my go-to for emotional balance. I kept a lepidolite worry stone in my pocket and used it whenever I needed to calm my thoughts. Amethyst, with its deeply soothing presence, stayed on my nightstand. I found that sleeping near it helped me find deeper rest and eased the intensity of nighttime anxiety.
Black tourmaline became my protector. I carried a chunk in my pocket or kept it tucked in the door of my car. It helped shield me from outside energy and made me feel rooted when I was overwhelmed. These weren’t just stones to me. They were tools. Companions. Support systems when I felt like I had none.
Each day, I burn palo santo to clear energy and reset my space. I use incense, smoke sprays, bells, and rattles to break up heavy feelings that can cling to the air. I worked with the evil eye symbol for protection and kept intentioned rocks in my purse and tucked into my clothing. I wore crystals in my bra rose quartz, howlite, lepidolite, whatever called to me in that moment.
Essential oils also played a role. Blends like Peace and Calming, lavender, and grounding oils helped me breathe deeper and stay present.
I made gratitude part of my rhythm. Even on the hard days, I wrote down something to be thankful for. Sometimes it was as simple as getting out of bed. I asked my angels and guides to walk with me each time I left the house. I set intentions before I stepped into the world. I hummed. I whistled. I created rituals that reminded me I was not alone and not helpless.
One surprising piece of my healing journey was cutting out corn. I know it sounds strange, but corn can be a huge trigger for anxiety and it is in so many foods and products. I cut it out for a few weeks and slowly reintroduced it, and the difference was incredible. If you’re struggling, this might be something worth exploring.
I also learned that certain mineral deficiencies can play a role in anxiety. Working with a trusted practitioner helped me make sure I was physically supporting my body while I worked on healing emotionally and energetically.
Eventually, all of these little actions started to add up. I still have moments of fear, but now I can recognize them, speak gently to them, and prevent them from pulling me under. Most days I feel grounded and calm. Not perfect just present.
I’ll be offering anxiety support kits soon so that it’s easy for you to grab what you need and go. These kits will include tools that have helped me crystals, affirmations, and grounding support. Tools that feel like a soft place to land when the world feels loud.
And one last thing. My friends helped me. Just having someone I could text when I was struggling made all the difference. If you feel like you don’t have anyone, I want you to know that you have me. Truly. If you are struggling, reach out. You are never alone here.
And if nothing else, let this be a reminder that healing is possible. One small shift at a time. I’m proud of you already.
