Welcome to The Anxiety Lab! Here, I’ll be diving into the wide world of anxiety treatments, therapies, and hacks to see what really helps—and what doesn’t. My journey with anxiety hasn’t exactly been a walk in the park; it’s been more like a never-ending obstacle course where calm feels like the ultimate prize.
Anxiety showed up in my life before I even had a name for it. Some days, it’s a low hum in the background; other days, it’s a full-blown takeover that makes everything feel twice as hard. I’ve tried a bit of everything over the years, from breathing exercises that made me feel like I was training for a marathon to well-meaning advice that just doesn’t hit the mark.
That’s what The Anxiety Lab is all about: taking these tried-and-true, often-overhyped, or even downright quirky treatments and putting them to the test. I’ll explore popular methods like CBT, mindfulness apps, and breathing exercises, along with less conventional options. And because I know everyone’s journey is different, I’ll be sharing exactly how each attempt affects my day-to-day life—the wins, the struggles, and the surprises along the way.
What to Expect from The Anxiety Lab:
- Honest Feedback: I’m not here to sugarcoat things. If a method feels impossible or unhelpful, you’ll know. If it helps even a little, I’ll tell you that, too.
- Trial and Error: Not every approach works, and some might be a complete miss. I’m okay with that because I want to find what’s genuinely helpful.
- The Zen Score: I’ll rate each treatment on my own “Zen Score,” a quick look at how effective it is at taming anxiety.
In the end, I hope The Anxiety Lab becomes a place where you feel less alone in your journey. Whether you’re just beginning to manage anxiety or looking for new ideas, I’m here to try, fail, and (sometimes) succeed alongside you. Let’s see what happens when we experiment together.