I always say, everyone has “mental health,” some people just look different than others’.

I’ve had anxiety since I can remember, but a few years ago when I was going through a particularly difficult time, I was able to talk to someone about it in a more formal setting. Identifying and acknowledging it was a life-changing step for me. 

My anxiety manifests itself at night and is physical in terms of symptoms. The best way I can describe it is the butterflies in my stomach. Sometimes I lie awake at night going over my to-do list or thinking about work, but I can’t put a finger on what I’m actually anxious about. 

I have tried many methods to get myself back to sleep, but if they don’t address the physical unease I’m experiencing – they’re not effective. 

After many sleepless nights, I’ve come up with a few tried and true things that help me shift my thoughts and help my body relax.

My go-to when I lay restlessly awake at night are Nurish Relax Shots. I’ve tried several relaxing aid products at this point, from zzyquil to melatonin capsules, but my favorite is Nurish Relax Shots.

I have tried breathing, counting, and meditating when I can’t sleep, but often my mind is so wound up I have trouble staying focused on the mental tools people recommend to help with sleep. I have started taking Nuris Relax Shots in the middle of the night as soon as I wake up with my nervous butterflies, it’s quickly become a ritual of mine. The shots ease my stomach, and therefore my mind. 20 minutes or so after I take the Shots I can feel my body relax and I notice my breathing starts to slow, and before I know it my alarm is going off. It can take me upwards of 2 hours of counting sheep to achieve the same level of calm without my Relax shots. 

Also, the berry flavor is perfect at night because it’s light and fresh, the last thing I want to have lingering is something sweet and strong. A bonus use: when you’ve been on one too many Zoom calls this week.

What I love about Nurish is that holistic wellness is at the brand’s core. 

Nurish understands that your physical health is directly correlated to your mental health. Their products are formulated with the consequences of burnout culture top of mind, asking customers to address their wellness from a top-to-bottom approach.