Anxiety Routines That Actually Work for Calming an Anxious Brain
Anxiety routines are often more effective than reassurance alone when it comes to calming an anxious nervous system. For many Portlanders—especially those juggling community, caregiving, and career—anxiety often lives in the body first—showing up through disrupted sleep, difficulty transitioning between tasks, sensory overload, or an ongoing sense of urgency that makes rest feel inaccessible. Over […]
How Functional Therapy Eases Daily Anxiety for Adults
Anxiety therapy OT focuses not just on feelings—but on how anxiety shapes everyday life. Many adults notice that anxiety shows up most clearly in their routines: difficulty starting tasks, avoiding environments that feel overwhelming, disrupted rhythms, and a constant sense of being “on edge” while trying to keep up with responsibilities. In Portland, this might […]