How are you feeling today?

Activates your parasympathetic nervous system. Particularly effective during medication-related anxiety spikes.

Tap each point 5–7 times while saying the phrase. Rate anxiety 0–10 before and after. Or try a video in the Wellness tab.

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  Karate chop: "Even though I feel anxious about this medication, I deeply accept myself."
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  Top of head: "This anxiety about my medication."
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  Eyebrow: "I feel so unsure right now."
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  Side of eye: "These side effects feel overwhelming."
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  Under eye: "I'm scared this won't work for me."
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  Under nose: "What if I never find the right medication?"
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  Chin: "I choose to trust the process."
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  Collarbone: "I'm doing something brave by trying."
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  Under arm: "I am safe right now."
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  Top of head: "I'm open to feeling better."

5 minutes to move stuck energy, calm the nervous system, and reconnect with your body. Or watch one of the guided videos in the Wellness tab.

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  Standing root (1 min): Feet shoulder-width, knees soft. Feel your feet rooted. Breathe naturally.
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  Shake it out (1 min): Gently bounce your knees. Let arms hang loose and vibrate. Releases tension from muscles and fascia.
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  Lifting the sky (1 min): Inhale, raise arms overhead slowly. Exhale, lower. Repeat 6 times. Let your chest open.
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  Cloud hands (1 min): Slowly rotate arms in large circles at chest height, as if moving through water.
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  Close (1 min): Hands on lower belly. Inhale 4 counts, exhale 6. Feel warmth gathering beneath your palms.

Helpful when side effects cause physical discomfort. Teaches you to observe sensations without panic. Or watch guided videos in the Wellness tab.

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  Sit or lie comfortably. Close your eyes. Three slow breaths to arrive.
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  Bring attention to your feet. Notice warmth, pressure, tingling. Just observe — don't change anything.
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  Move slowly upward: calves, knees, thighs. Breathe into tension. Let it soften on the exhale.
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  Continue: belly, chest, shoulders. When you notice side effect sensations, say silently: "I notice this. It will pass."
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  Arms, neck, face. Let your jaw unclench. Soften the space between your eyes.
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  Three final deep breaths. Open your eyes slowly. You've returned to your body.

Anchors you to the present moment instantly — especially useful when side effects or anxiety make you feel unmoored.

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  See: Name 5 things you can see right now. Look around slowly.
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  Touch: Notice 4 things you can physically feel — the chair, your feet on the floor, your clothes.
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  Hear: Identify 3 sounds around you. Traffic, your breath, a hum.
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  Smell: Notice 2 things you can smell. If nothing, recall a scent you love.
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  Taste: Notice 1 thing you can taste. Take a sip of water if needed.

Each round takes about 90 seconds. Repeat as needed.

Systematically tense and release muscle groups to dissolve physical tension from anxiety, restlessness, or side effects.

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  Feet: Curl toes tightly for 5 seconds. Release. Feel the warmth.
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  Calves: Flex calf muscles for 5 seconds. Release slowly.
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  Thighs: Squeeze thighs together for 5 seconds. Let go.
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  Stomach: Tighten your abdomen for 5 seconds. Release completely.
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  Hands: Make tight fists for 5 seconds. Open and spread fingers wide.
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  Shoulders: Shrug to your ears for 5 seconds. Drop completely.
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  Face: Scrunch your entire face for 5 seconds. Relax everything.
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  Full body: Take 3 slow deep breaths. Notice the warmth and heaviness.

Writing about your experience helps you process what's happening and notice patterns. Try just one prompt — even a few sentences.

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  What felt different in my body today compared to yesterday?
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  What am I most afraid of about this medication right now? Is that fear based on something real?
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  Was there a moment today — even brief — where I felt okay? What was happening?
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  What do I wish my doctor knew about how I'm feeling right now?
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  If a friend was going through exactly what I'm going through, what would I tell them?
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  What's one small thing I can do today to take care of myself?
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  What would "feeling better" actually look and feel like for me?

Cold water on your face triggers the mammalian dive reflex — your heart rate slows involuntarily within seconds. One of the fastest ways to interrupt panic.

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  Hold your breath and splash cold water on your face — forehead, cheeks, around the eyes. Or submerge your face in a bowl of cold water.
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  Stay with it for 15–30 seconds. The dive reflex needs a moment to activate.
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  Lift your head and breathe slowly. Notice your heart rate has dropped.
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  Repeat if needed. Each round takes under a minute.