Anxiety Is a Message, Not a Flaw
Anxiety gets a bad rap. Most women see it as proof that something’s wrong with them. That they’re broken. That they need to fight harder, fix more, or push it down so no one notices.
But here’s the truth: anxiety isn’t a flaw. It’s a message.
It’s your body’s way of waving a red flag, asking you to slow down, listen, and reconnect.
Anxiety Lives in the Body
When anxiety hits, you feel it everywhere—racing thoughts, tight chest, shallow breath, restless nights. You might even feel like you’re crawling out of your own skin.
That’s not weakness. That’s your nervous system on overload. Your body is doing its best to protect you, to keep you safe from what it perceives as a threat.
The problem isn’t that your body is failing you. The problem is that you’re ignoring its whispers until they become screams.
The Reframe: Anxiety as Guidance
What if you stopped seeing anxiety as an enemy to fight—and instead, as a guide to follow?
Anxiety says:
- “You’re carrying too much.”
- “You’ve been pushing past your limits.”
- “Something inside of you needs attention.”
It’s not here to punish you. It’s here to bring you back to yourself.
A Simple Practice to Ground Yourself
The next time anxiety rises, try this:
- Plant both feet on the ground.
- Inhale through your nose for 4 counts.
- Exhale slowly through your mouth for 6 counts.
- Repeat until you feel your chest soften and your mind begin to clear.
As you breathe, whisper to yourself:
✨ “In this moment, I am safe. I can listen to what my body is telling me.”
This simple shift moves you from panic → presence.
Journal With Your Anxiety
Instead of fighting it, start a conversation.
Prompt:
When anxiety shows up, what is it trying to protect me from? What’s the message underneath the fear?
When you sit with it, you’ll discover anxiety isn’t random—it’s carrying wisdom.
The Healing Path Forward
Your symptoms are not the problem. They’re the doorway.
Anxiety is asking you to slow down, to breathe, to honor what you’ve been carrying. When you treat it as a message instead of a flaw, you reclaim your power to heal from the inside out.
Because here’s the deeper truth:
💜 You already have everything you need to heal yourself.
Remember—you can learn to heal yourself. Clear the stress. Hear your truth. Live in your power. Subscribe and keep walking this path with me
Many Blessings,
Dr JoAnn Tully, Doctor of Self-Healing
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