Anxiety isn’t just “worrying too much.” It can feel like your brain won’t shut off, your chest is tight, and you’re stuck in overdrive—even when everything seems fine. At Bubblegum and Duct Tape Wellness, we believe that anxiety is not a personality flaw—it’s a nervous system response that deserves compassionate care and personalized support.
Whether your anxiety is constant or comes in waves, these tips can help you ground, breathe, and move through it—with clarity and support.
Balance Your Nervous System Daily
- Anxiety often lives in the body, not just the mind. That’s why calming your nervous system is step one. Try incorporating daily regulation practices like:
- Deep belly breathing (inhale for 4, exhale for 6)
- Cold exposure (like a splash of cold water)
- Grounding walks without your phone
Tip: If you struggle with racing thoughts, focus on what your body feels instead of trying to “think your way out” of anxiety.
Limit Stimulants (Even the Sneaky Ones)
Caffeine, sugar, alcohol, and even scrolling can overstimulate your nervous system. While these may offer a temporary boost, they often increase baseline anxiety over time.
Try switching to calming teas, whole foods, and digital boundaries—even 24 hours of social media detox can make a noticeable difference.
Practice Mindful Movement
Exercise doesn’t have to be intense to help with anxiety. Movement reduces cortisol, improves sleep, and supports emotional processing. Gentle options include:
- Walking or hiking
- Yoga or stretching
- Dancing to music in your kitchen
Explore Root-Cause Approaches Like Functional Wellness
Anxiety is often triggered or worsened by physical imbalances—think gut health, inflammation, hormone fluctuations, or nutrient deficiencies. Our functional wellness programs identify and treat the why behind your anxiety, not just the symptoms.
Ketamine Therapy for Anxiety Relief
In some cases, anxiety is deeply ingrained and hard to access with traditional talk therapy or meds alone. Ketamine-assisted therapy is a research-backed treatment that works by disrupting rigid anxiety loops and enhancing emotional flexibility.
Clients often report a sense of calm and mental clarity after even one session.
Book your FREE Appointment to learn more about whether ketamine could be a fit for you at www.bubblegumandducttapewellness.com/contact, or call 844-966-5349.
Set Boundaries That Protect Your Energy
Anxiety can spike when your time and attention are constantly pulled in different directions. Practice saying “no” without guilt and build in quiet, unstructured time to decompress.
Talk to Someone Who Gets It
You don’t have to manage this alone. Whether it’s trauma, burnout, social anxiety, or general overwhelm, support matters. Our team offers therapy, coaching, and integrated care designed to meet you where you are.
You’re Not “Too Much”—Your System Is Asking for Safety
At Bubblegum and Duct Tape Wellness, we take anxiety seriously, and we treat it holistically—from your body chemistry to your daily habits and your emotional history. You’re not broken. You’re responding to stress in the best way your system knows how—and we’re here to help you build a new way forward.