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Podcast: Naturally Recovering Autism with Karen Thomas
Episode: 9 Tools To Help Calm Anxiousness and Reduce Sensory Overload [Podcast Episode #169]
Description: To calm anxiousness we basically want to calm the nervous system. There are many tools and resources available to help with this task.
Lift Something and Exercise
Exercise releases serotonin in our brain so it can actually improve our mood. It’s also healthy for us to move, getting oxygen into our blood and brain, strengthening our muscles and bones, and flushing toxins out of our system. Aerobic exercise like running or biking are great but simply going for a short walk can help a lot.
Using our muscles is one way to calm. Lifting a...