MILLIE Mackintosh has revealed her therapist told her she is “addicted to her anxiety.”
The former Made In Chelsea star, 36, said she recently started seeing a new therapist whose theories “really hit home” for her.
As a result, the mother has been trying different tricks to manage her anxiety and keep calm.
Not only this, but as the influencer discussed how she regulates her nervous system, she shared the daily habit that was keeping her stressed.
Opening up on Instagram, Millie said: “One of the things I love and have felt really addicted to is coffee.
“I have finally broken up with coffee and it has been quite a journey.
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“I just started seeing this new therapist and one of the things she said that really hit home was that she thinks I’m addicted to my anxiety and by having that coffee and caffeine everyday, it was keeping my nervous system in a more stressed out state.
“One of the things I’ve been having in the morning instead of coffee is a cup of bone broth.”
As well as this, Millie demonstrated her “tapping” technique and added: “The other thing I’ve been adding into my routine is tapping. It’s called EFT which is Emotional Freedom Technique.
“It really helps to very quickly shift you out of that fight or flight response if you’re feeling super triggered and anxious.
“You basically tap on these different points while saying statements. You tap different points on your face and even though this feeling is really uncomfortable, I still choose to love and accept myself.
“One of my favourite calming techniques is called The Psychological Sigh. You breathe in quickly through your nose twice, lift up your shoulders and then (take a deep breath).
“It instantly does something to your brain, it really shifts you out of that worry cycle.”
Millie’s daily diet
Millie’s change to her daily habits comes after she recently revealed exactly what she eats in a day as she opened up about her diet which has “helped with her ADHD.”
I have finally broken up with coffee and it has been quite a journey
Millie Mackintosh
The busy mother explained that she has “cut out refined sugar” and focuses on consuming “wholefoods.”
Millie, who approaches eating with an 80/20 mindset, swears by protein filled meals.
Sharing a series of social media snaps, Millie wrote: “What I eat in a day. I cut out refined sugar about a year ago, which I’ve spoken a little bit about before, but not in that much detail.
What food do you need for a healthy diet?
IF you want to have good health, a good way to start is from your diet.
The Eatwell Guide shows that to have a healthy, balanced diet, people should try to:
- eat at least 5 portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day
- base meals on higher fibre starchy foods like potatoes, bread, rice or pasta
- have some dairy or dairy alternatives (such as soya drinks)
- eat some beans, pulses, fish, eggs, meat and other protein
- choose unsaturated oils and spreads, and eat them in small amounts
- drink plenty of fluids (at least 6 to 8 glasses a day)
Source: NHS
“I felt so good after doing a 10 day sugar detox that I’ve followed it fairly closely ever since, focusing on a more wholefood way of eating.
“I try not to be too rigid with it, it’s very much an 80/20 approach, but it’s honestly really helped with my ADHD and just feeling more balanced day to day.”
She reflected: “Eating this way has also really changed how I think about food.
“Focusing on whole foods means prioritising ingredients in their most natural form, foods that support blood sugar balance, reduce inflammation and provide the nutrients our brains and bodies actually need.
“It’s something @drmarkhyman talks about a lot: when you remove ultra-processed foods and excess sugar, you’re giving your body the chance to regulate energy, mood and focus more effectively.
“For me, it’s less about restriction and more about nourishment and thinking of food as medicine.”
Going through her day to day eating patterns, Millie has a protein shake and soup for lunch before later tucking into curry or stew for dinner.
She shared: “My mornings usually start with bone broth, hot water with lemon and electrolytes, which makes me feel so hydrated, nourished and full of energy.
We’re all different and I’m not an expert, but I wanted to share this with you as it’s a plan that really works for me
Millie Mackintosh
“After the school run I’ll have a protein, almond butter and berry smoothie, which usually keeps me going until lunch, with a handful of nuts if I need something extra as a snack.
“In winter I often go for a veggie packed soup at lunchtime as I find it so warming, usually adding eggs, fish or chicken for a bit more protein.
“If I need a snack in the afternoon it might be a chia pudding, more nuts or a keto snack.
“Dinner is always centered around protein, and is often a curry, stew or something slow cooked with veggies on the side. Nothing extreme, just food that helps me feel good.
“We’re all different and I’m not an expert, but I wanted to share this with you as it’s a plan that really works for me.”
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