Do animals help us ease our anxiety? Can your cat, or dog, or rabbit, or even your lizard alleviate some of your daily stress? Is it possible that watching all those adorable pet videos actually provides health benefits? Well, the answer appears to be “yes.” In today’s installment of ‘101 Anxiety Tips,’ we present seven ways animals help reduce our stress and anxiety. And those who own pets are not the only ones who benefit. All animals, whether in nature or on an Instagram v

Anxiety triggers come from a variety of sources: work, school, politics, finances, trauma, travel, and family just to name a few. The last of these — travel and family — are the focus of today’s VLOG. Please join me on an impromptu road trip from Colorado to Kansas City. We’ll do a bit of driving, a bit of hiking, and a bit of pondering on a few simple techniques for finding calm amid the chaos. Be at peace, D 😊 Visit our website at: https://www.easinganxiety.com Video ID: E

There is only one person responsible for your anxiety — and that is you. Taking charge of your anxiety, learning tools and treatments to help manage it, working as a partner with medical professionals to get the support you need — these are huge steps you can take towards a better life. In the 4th installment of our “101 Anxiety Tips” series, we look at responsibility. We explore how responsibility is different than blame, how educating yourself on your anxiety can create a s

This past year was difficult for so many. But as with all years, there was a lot of good too. In today’s VLOG, I look at some of the positive events of this past year. I also talk a bit about our progress here at Easing Anxiety, share my wishes for the coming year, and make plenty of flubs and guffaws (big surprise 😊) which I hope adds a bit of laughter and levity to your holiday. I hope you enjoy it. Happy Holidays from Easing Anxiety. Wishing you joy, love, and peace, D 😊

Ease the stress of your day with this 10-minute video set to the magical sights and sounds of winter. Pressures mount throughout the season, and we quickly get overwhelmed, stressed, and exhausted. Sometimes, the best antidote for this is to pause for a few minutes and escape to a more peaceful place. Enjoy the beauty of virgin snow on a majestic mountain top, icicle waterfalls on rocky outcrops, and the joy of playful children on a crowded toboggan. This video just may be th

Do certain foods cause anxiety? Do certain foods help ease anxiety? Does diet influence our overall mental health? And if so, can you lower your anxiety state by simply changing your diet? We tackle these and other questions in this video. Welcome to our third video in the series: “101 Anxiety Tips.” In today’s video, we simplify the complex world of diet and anxiety into three key lists: 5 Beneficial Eating Habits, 5 Foods to Avoid or Limit, and 5 Foods to Embrace. Let me k

Does exercise help with anxiety? Can it ease the symptoms of chronic anxiety or GAD? What about depression and overall mental health? And if it does help, what type of exercise is best? How much is enough? And how do you get started? Welcome to the second video in our series “101 Anxiety Tips” on Easing Anxiety. I hope you enjoy it. If you like what you see, please subscribe and leave a comment. Thanks for watching and have a great day. 😊 Visit our website at: https://www.e

Benzo withdrawal is personal. It’s intimate. And most of all, it can be very isolating. Fear and loneliness are pervasive in withdrawal and we frequently crave understanding, compassion, and connection. But does it really have to be that way? In today’s episode, I share my thoughts and struggles with anxiety, symptoms, fear, and loneliness from a recent road trip to Kansas City. We also have a question about hypochondria, a story from California, and a brief discussion about

What is mindfulness? Does it help with anxiety? Can it help relieve stress? Is mindfulness a religious practice or is it secular? Is it used in therapy? What is MBCT — is it part of mindfulness? Is mindfulness difficult to learn? And, if I am interested in trying it out, how do I get started? Curious about any of these questions? Well, then you might want to watch this video. Welcome to the first video in our series “101 Anxiety Tips” on Easing Anxiety. I hope you enjoy it.