Dealing With Thought Loops + Anxiety

Dec '25 (edited) • Wellness- Mind, Body, Heart

Tonight I’m awake with my mind looping — stress, negative thoughts, anxiety all mixed together.

I tried to soothe myself with all my usual tools but nothing was working- then I realized why. My body was anxious and I was trying to force myself to be calm when it just wasn’t ready.

When we’re stuck in thought spirals or a state of anxiety trying to “fix” it or shut it down usually makes it stronger.

When your body or mind is resisting calm the better move can be to notice what’s happening and let it move through you.

A few things that help me when my thoughts won’t settle:

• Name it

“This is a stress spiral. I’m feeling anxious- but I’m safe.”

• Slow the breath

In for 4, out for 6.

Just a few rounds can help.

• Ground with touch

One hand on your chest, one on your belly.

Or cross your arms over your chest, place each hand on the opposite cheek, close your eyes, and focus on the feeling of the your palms gently touching your face

• Listen to one thought finish

Instead of fighting it, let one thought play out and notice when it ends.

Noticing stress isn’t the same as feeding it.

It helps us stop getting stuck in it.

Sometimes we don’t need to rush to soothe it. Sometimes we just need to fully feel it for it to be released.

If you ever feel this just know that you’re not doing anything wrong and you’re not alone- we all go through it at some point.

Sharing in case it helps. 🤍

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