Hello friends and neighbors, the holiday season is upon us! I assume most of you, as am I, are starting to shop and look around for gifts for loved ones in your life. As a certified anxious adult that also happens to be a therapist I thought it would be fun to share some gift ideas from local shops here in the Indianapolis area for the anxious adult in your life (or yourself) <3
Gold Clover Vintage, online only or at your local markets
Orange Cotton Suzani Robe $87 to stay warm and snug this winter season (I have the green one and it is divine).
Stomping Ground on the near east side
Calm Herbal Wellness Tea (3 oz tin) $17 if your anxious loved one enjoys tea to wind down before bed.
Fine & Raw 8-PC Mixed Truffle Gift Set $27 to enjoy some chocolate along with their tea and practice mindful eating for grounding and pleasure.
How to Trust Yourself, an anxiety card deck $20 for when they’re needing a little extra help and support.
Monarch + Milkweed Spiral Bound Notebook $18 for journaling the anxious thoughts away.
7 oz. Osmology Bonsai Tree Candle $36 to help relax and unwind after an anxious day (a dear friend got this for me for my birthday and it is so nice and lovely).
Gentle To-Do List Vinyl Sticker $4 when they (or you) need a kind reminder.
Salt and Ash Market on the near east side inside the factory arts building
Lavender Dreams Bath Bomb $8 to help them receive some gentle restoration.
Chill Out Shower Steamer - Lavender $7 if they prefer showers over baths or get both!
Lavender Vanilla Sugar Scrub $22 to scrub the bad vibes away, there’s also a smaller version for $12 if you’re ballin’ on a budget.
Lounging Cats 1000 Piece Puzzle $25 to help relax for the short dark months and if they like cats (like me).
Silver in the City on Mass Ave
Learn-To-Paint Gouache Paint Book $24 for a relaxing cozy hobby to decompress the restless mind.
Shhh… I’m Overthinking Women’s Crew Socks or alternatively Anxious and Sexy Women's Crew Socks $16 to keep their feet warm.
Francis and Fern on Mass Ave
Take Care of Yourself Pill Case $15 for their anxiety meds.
Goodies and Giggles toy store on Mass Ave
Squishy Cube $10 for all their sensory fidgety needs.
Or maybe they're more of a slime person? I think this Rainbow Sherbet Slime $17 looks so cute and fun!
Jazzie Axolotl Soft $25 stuffed animal to snuggle in bed with (really any stuffed animal will do I just thought this one was cute!)
Tomorrow Bookstore on Mass Ave
Wintering: The Power of Rest and Retreat in Difficult Times $28 if they enjoy reading and like nonfiction.
How to Make Your Brain Your Best Friend: A Neuroscientist's Guide to a Healthier, Happier Life $22 if they’re a little nerdy and like to learn new things!
Local Radish in SoBro
Healing Crystal Kit $20 if they're spiritual and into witchy things.
Golden Hour Bookstore in SoBro
Dare to be Delusional 2027 calendar $18 because you know us anxious folks love to plan ahead (I already bought this for myself and I love the inspirational quotes inside, plus stickers!)
The Source in Broad Ripple
Bead Buddy Keychain Kit $12 for more crafty cozy hobby options.
Hepatica Pottery Collective in Garfield
A cute mug to go along with their tea if that’s their thing, I love this flowers and monarch one $60 especially, but they have other options as well!
Some Honorable Mentions
Luna Record Store or Indy CD & Vinyl in Broad Ripple or Square Cat Vinyl in Fountain Square
While I don't have any specific albums in mind, if you're anxious loved one enjoys music and has a record player I'd encourage you to go to one of the above record stores and peruse some of their options for something relaxing. I'd recommend either some soft jazz, classical music, or meditative spa sounds depending on their vibes!
Sadly, my favorite store in Indy no longer has a store front. However, they will still be selling products from their refill bar and delivering to the area! So I'd encourage you to check out their website and take a look if you haven't already!
Loudmouth Books on the old north side and Whispering Shelf off of College
Also, Indianapolis has sooooo many amazing local bookstores! While I specifically mentioned Tomorrow and Golden Hour earlier, I'd highly encourage you to check out some other in the Indy area. So many good ones to choose from!
And lastly, I'd recommend Groovy Greenhouse Glass. While they don't sell anything online, you can check out their open hours and pop in to take a look at what they've got! I'd specifically recommend getting one of their night lights (I believe they're $60) for your anxious loved one so they can keep the lights low and gentle through the dark months. Say no to big overhead lights!
And that is all my friends! Please let me know if there are any other local stores in the area that you'd recommend that I may have missed! Enjoy your holiday season, and as always shop and support local and FUCK BIG COPORATIONS! Okay, love you bye!