In this episode I share what helped me deal with Cancer-related Anxiety after my diagnosis and those times when I’d feel my thoughts going into a negative spiral, or struggle getting to sleep as I’d ruminate about the diagnosis and what could possibly happen in the future. Taking my usual psycho-spiritual approach.
I’ve split up my tips into these groups:
When trying to get to sleep
Small everyday things you can easily do with minimal time / money investment
Bigger things requiring more time / money
Tapping into Nature as a source of stress relief
Head over to Substack (unusualwomen.substack.com) for full details and links to everything I cover.
*Disclaimer* - I think this is obvious, but I have to say… this episode is purely based on my own personal experiences - I am not a medical professional, so please check with your care provider before doing anything new, especially if you are still going through active treatment- our bodies are all unique so what works for me may not work for you, and vice versa!
Links to things I mentioned - pick and choose what works for you!
I use the Oura Ring and Fitbit Sense 2 for health tracking (you only really need one!)
Search for Moon-tracking apps in the App Store or Google Play store- I love the Chani app and The Pattern app for astrology tracking
Gong Sound Bath- Spotify tracks
Study showing Reiki healing effects - more effective than a Placebo
Study showing Yoga reduces inflammation in cancer survivors
Solfeggio frequency- Spotify list
Insight Timer - search for cancer / chemo related audios
Qoya- feminine dance movement- helps relieve stress by ‘shaking’
Life After Cancer Charity - Offer support groups online
Shine Cancer Support- charity for those in 20s, 30s, 40s affected by cancer- offer a group programme called ‘Breakout’
Pillow spray - This works
‘Spiky yoga mat’ - a.k.a. an Acupressure mat - this is the one I have
Using Oracle cards to help take my Chemo drugs:
Ep4: Dealing with Cancer-related Anxiety