Using the gears to shift through an anxiety loop
This morning, I found myself caught in a familiar cycle: a habit loop that pulled me into a state of anxiety and discomfort.
Real stories from people navigating recovery with the Mindshift Method. From late-night cravings to anxiety loops, these are honest accounts of what it looks like to use mindfulness and curiosity in the moments that matter most.
This morning, I found myself caught in a familiar cycle: a habit loop that pulled me into a state of anxiety and discomfort.
Yesterday, I found myself in an unsettling situation: a reminder of how crucial it is to take care of ourselves, even when our focus is on helping others.
Wherever you are on the recovery spectrum, at the beginning questioning, "do I have a problem?" or in long-term recovery, and anywhere in between, there have been moments of mindfulness in life.
The hours between 11pm and 4am are the toughest for me. It's the time when everyone is asleep but me, and so my anxiety and craving team up.