How I Support My Mental Health—Without Meds or Burnout
I’m no stranger to burnout—bad food, toxic habits, and draining relationships had me convinced life is anxiety. My college doctor offered a prescription… which helped—but only masked the root problem. Eventually, I realized there were gentler, more effective ways forward. I’ve been off of my antidepressants for over 8 years now and I am so grateful!
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Get Your Vitamin D Checked
Low Vitamin D is strongly linked to anxiety and depression. Even while supplementing during pregnancy or in every day life, your levels can still stay lower than ideal—thanks to nutrient-poor foods, limited sunlight, and gut issues that block absorption.
If you haven’t checked your levels, consider an affordable at-home test from services like JasonHealth—no doctor’s order needed, and results come fast! Opt for functional ranges (50–70 ng/mL).
2. Heal Your Gut
A compromised gut means you may not absorb nutrients—even from the cleanest foods. If your digestion feels off (ahem irregular bowel movements, inconsistent stool, or IBS-like symptoms), it might be time to get it checked.
Bioenergetic testing helped me identify sensitivities and nutrient imbalances and gave me homeopathic tools to heal—so I stopped feeling foggy and started feeling whole again. I perform these scans on my health coaching clients and see great results!
3. Do a “Relationship Check”
Your circle makes a big impact. Reflect: do your people lift you up or drain you? A relationship audit helped me set boundaries—especially with family members—and curate a community that truly supports me.
4. Move Your Body (Your Way)
Movement isn’t about intense workouts—it’s about feeling alive. A daily stroll, stretching, or just dancing with your kids boosts mood, eases stress, and stabilizes blood sugar. These small acts of movement are medicine.
I used to kill myself at the gym doing intense HIIT workouts that depleted me and eventually left me injured. Now I focus on low impact exercises and my body is truly thriving- along with my mental health!
5. Unplug (Even When It’s Hard)
Social media can stir anxiety, comparison, or self-doubt. Mute or unfollow accounts that don’t feel good. And don’t ignore the physical effects: EMFs and blue light from screens disrupt sleep and confuse your body clock.
Try setting your phone on airplane mode at night, turning off Wi-Fi, or using blue-light filters or EMF blockers. Your body will thank you.
How to Mute an Account on Instagram
Just go to their profile, click “Following” and then select “Mute”. This will allow you to choose what you see of theirs, if anything at all. I do this to a lot of accounts, actually. Eventually I unmute them, but it is so nice to not have a negative feeling pop up at all while I am doing my scrolling.
EMF from Phones
Next, let’s talk physical. The bottom line is phones and our other electronic devices are emitting radiation into us. EMF? Ever heard of it? Yep. It’s pretty much radiating from everything- especially those things that have 5G and Bluetooth features. You can learn more about how to avoid EMF exposure by clicking here. For now, though, I will give a few quick tips:
-turn your phone on airplane mode at night
-unplug your Wifi router at night
-get an EMF blocker for your phone (I use EMF Harmony and wear this bracelet, too)
Final Thoughts
These aren’t one-size-fits-all fixes, but they are a foundation. Start small: check your D levels, nourish your gut, move gently, protect your peace, and create healthier boundaries. It’s not about perfection—it’s about progress that nourishes your mind, body, and soul.
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