My Inner Self Healing

For a long time, I thought anxiety was something I needed to silence. I saw it as the enemy. An intrusive force that hijacked my breath, clenched my stomach, and convinced me something terrible was about to happen. I tried everything to push it away: positive thinking, distraction, powering through. But it always returned, louder and more persistent.

Eventually, I stopped trying to shut it out—and started to listen.

That shift changed everything.

When the Body Speaks Loudly

Anxiety isn’t always panic attacks or hyperventilation. Sometimes it’s subtle: an unsettled feeling in your chest when you say “yes” to something you didn’t want to do. A racing mind that won’t switch off at night. A sudden wave of tension in your shoulders when you walk into a room.

Sometimes, I’d feel it in my stomach. Other times in my chest. And there were moments it felt like the world was spinning and I might faint. I remember the first time it got so bad, I genuinely thought I was having a heart attack. The tightness in my chest, the shortness of breath—I rushed to the doctor, terrified.

All my vitals came back normal.

I felt embarrassed. But that moment became a turning point. I knew then that something deeper was going on. That maybe—just maybe—my body wasn’t betraying me. Maybe it was begging me to pay attention.

What Was My Anxiety Trying to Tell Me?

I began to notice patterns. My anxiety often flared when I was out of alignment—doing things that didn’t feel right or ignoring what I truly needed.

I’m not entirely sure when I learned to suppress those anxious feelings, but I do know it tied in closely with my people-pleasing habits. I wanted to be agreeable, likeable, dependable. But underneath all of that was fear—fear of letting people down, fear of not being enough, fear of being seen as weak.

“Growth is painful. Change is painful. But nothing is as painful as staying stuck somewhere you don’t belong.” — Mandy Hale

There were things I needed to do in both my career and relationships that I didn’t believe I could. But anxiety kept showing up—almost like a quiet mentor whispering, you can’t keep ignoring this.

The Gift of Curiosity

Eventually, I stopped fearing anxiety and started being curious about it. I’d ask:

• What am I afraid of right now?
• Is this anxiety trying to protect me?
• What part of me needs support, not shame?

Sometimes the answers were simple—like needing rest. Sometimes they were harder—like needing to speak up, leave something behind, or setting a boundary. But each time, I felt a little more whole, a little more at peace.

She listens

She used to run from the tension inside,
Mask it with smiles and say she was fine.
But her body kept whispering, louder each time—
Please stop pretending, this truth is mine.

Now she listens, hands resting near her heart,
Breathing through tremors that tore her apart.
Anxiety taught her the language of soul—
What aches in the silence can still make her whole.

Learning to Listen Again

If anxiety has been a frequent companion for you, I invite you to pause today—not to fix yourself, but to ask:

What is my body trying to tell me?

It might be asking for more compassion, more rest, more honesty.
It might be telling you it’s time to stop abandoning yourself for the comfort of others.

And most of all, it might be waiting for you to finally say, I’m listening now.

When You Know You Can’t Do It Alone

Sometimes, listening to your body and working through anxiety on your own can feel overwhelming. You may understand the what—but not the how. You may feel the tension—but not know how to release it.

As someone who’s been through it, I don’t offer quick fixes—I offer a space to be seen, to process safely, and to rebuild your relationship with your inner voice. Whether you’re navigating burnout, people-pleasing patterns, or a deep desire for change, you don’t have to do it alone.

I combine practical tools—like breathwork, body awareness, and mindset coaching—with deep listening and lived experience. Together, we can help you move from surviving to responding… from overwhelm to alignment.

Ready to take the next step?
Click here to contact me. Let’s see if we’re a good fit to walk this path together.

Yours with deep listening,
Amisha