11 Products That Will Actually Help With Your Anxiety

The perfect quick fix for occasional jitters, Organic Olivia Peace Juice is a blend of herbs traditionally used to relieve anxiety and give you a sense of calm. Its small size makes it easy to throw in your purse to have handy when feelings of stress start to creep in. Just 6-10 sprays directly onto your tongue are all you need. Or you can spray it into water or tea if that’s more your style. 

This mat is the epitome of the phrase “hurts so good.” Essentially a yoga mat lined with acupressure “spikes,” it applies pressure to specific parts of the body to alleviate pain and leave you with a deep sense of calm. The first few minutes of a session are uncomfortable, but breathe through it – as your body responds to the pain, endorphins are released, creating a sense of peace and well-being in the body. Within 10 minutes, your body will soften and feel warm all over, and after 20 minutes, you’ll feel refreshed and calm.  

Prolonged anxiety is one of the most common symptoms of a hormonal imbalance, especially in women. In order to balance our hormones, we need to be mindful of our habits, including how we exercise and what we eat. While this can seem like a daunting task, 28 makes it super easy with their new app. A revolutionary approach to health that’s centered around your menstrual cycle, 28 functions as a guide to regulate your hormones in order to optimize your health, which can result in fewer feelings of anxiety or depression. The free version includes workouts, dietary recommendations, and insights into your hormones, and the paid premium subscription adds access to recipes and grocery lists for each of the four phases of your cycle. 

There’s no shortage of CBD products on the market, but these Deep Sleep Caps are the real deal. In addition to CBD, the capsules contain L-theanine (which helps your brain waves transition to “sleep mode”) and valerian root (which helps calm the body and relax the mind). The result is a potent formula that will put you into a deep and restful sleep so you can face the next day with a refreshed mindset, less susceptible to stress and anxiety.

When was the last time you actually wrote pen to paper? Chances are it’s been a while. Fun fact: Physically writing (as opposed to typing) can help decrease stress and anxiety, and actually improve our cognitive function. A subscription from Silk and Sonder makes the act of writing easy through monthly wellness journals designed to reduce stress and keep you organized. Each month you’ll receive a fresh, visually stunning wellness planner that includes daily, weekly, and monthly calendars, as well as meal and habit trackers. Also included are journal prompts designed to help you reflect, plan, and take action to replace your anxious feelings with a sense of calm. 

Replace your morning coffee or evening glass of wine with this stress-busting, serotonin-boosting elixir. It contains Reishi – a powerful anti-inflammatory mushroom – and Ashwagandha – a popular adaptogen used for stress relief and reducing adrenal fatigue. Ninety-two percent of users reported less stress within the first three weeks. Bonus: It tastes like peppermint hot chocolate!

Unless you’re already taking a magnesium supplement, chances are you’re not getting enough of this super important mineral. Medical research suggests that increased magnesium consumption is linked to reduced anxiety. By stimulating your body’s production of serotonin and melatonin, supplementing with magnesium can boost your mood and help you sleep better. Furthermore, magnesium reduces levels of inflammatory cytokines and cortisol. During times of stress, our bodies burn through magnesium more rapidly – all the more reason to up your intake during hectic seasons of life.

MegaFood offers an easy way to add more magnesium to your diet with their Relax + Calm Soft Chews. Taking one or two soft chews right before bedtime can help you get a more restful night’s sleep and reduce your stress levels.

You know that all-over sense of calm you feel when getting a really good hug? That gentle, all-over pressure your body experiences during an embrace is a form of “pressure therapy,” which relaxes your body by activating your parasympathetic nervous system and decreasing symptoms of anxiety. You can experience a similar effect by using a weighted blanket.  

While most weighted blankets are made from synthetic materials and filled with plastic beads to add weight, Silk & Snow’s Hand Knitted Weighted Blanket is made entirely of heavy cotton, making it more breathable and eco-friendly. It comes in several classic colors, so it’s easy to tie into your home’s decor, and the heavy knit look is right on trend.

Looking for a quick, drug-free way to calm you down? Try the CalmiGo Exhaler. The device, which looks similar to an inhaler, essentially works to regulate your breathing. It analyzes your unique breathing pattern, and then indicates when to inhale and exhale, so you take deeper breaths. Slow, deep breathing activates our parasympathetic nervous system and gets us out of the “fight or flight” mode that’s associated with anxiety and stress. The device also features scented plates with lavender, peppermint, or citrus, so you can experience an aromatherapy component as you take your slow, intentional breaths. Eighty-nine percent of users reported less anxiety after use. 

If an Eastern approach to anxiety relief is on your radar, try ear seeding. A noninvasive alternative to acupuncture, ear seeding is an ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine practice based on the belief that specific points in the ear correspond to different systems in the body. Manipulating those points – through pressure or puncture – optimizes the function of that particular system. 

The Calm Kit by Vie Healing includes twenty 24k gold ion ear seeds, protocol maps, and an instruction guide. The seeds are intended to stay on your ears throughout the day, so you can have a subtle gold shimmer accessory while regulating your mood.

If you’ve ever experienced a bright, sunny sky after days of clouds and gray, you already know about the powerfully uplifting effects of sunlight. But did you know that the sun can actually help to regulate our hormones? When our eyes detect sunlight, our retinas cue the release of serotonin. When we aren’t exposed to enough sunlight, our serotonin levels dip, resulting in a higher risk of depression and anxiety.

Of course, the best way to get some sunshine is to go outside. But since that’s not always possible, a HappyLight is a great indoor alternative. It gives off full-spectrum UV-free light and is perfectly sized to have on your desk during your workday.