Terri Ramsey Beavers Most of us will experience anxiety from time to time, and for most of us, it will be a perfectly normal part of life as a human in a chaotic world. Not all anxiety is bad because it can make us aware of potential dangers, motivate us to take risks and help us to work things through, However, if you have the kind of anxiety that makes every day that bit harder, which prevents you from doing the things you want to do, and which significantly impacts your mental health, it’s time to act.
Your doctor can absolutely help you manage your anxiety, but if you want to go down the natural route, here are some things that could help to reduce your anxiety:
Be Active
Regular activity is as good for your mental health as it is for your physical state. When you exercise regularly, you release endorphins which can be as good at easing anxiety as medication for some people. You don’t even have to exercise that hard for it to work – a brisk walk is just as good as a grueling gym session.
CBD
There is some evidence to suggest that taking a natural CBD supplement such as PearlCBD can help to alleviate symptoms of anxiety. Many people find that it is extremely relaxing, allowing them to better cope with symptoms of anxiety and negative thought patterns that can cause issues. It’s important that you buy your CBD from a reputable brand if this is something that you wish to try.
Meditate
Meditation is a simple, free and effective tool for keeping anxiety in check, amongst other things. So, next time you’re feeling anxious, why not try listening to a guided meditation from Headspace and Calm, which will help you to stop ruminating and start calming your mind and body down. It will help you to control your mind and ignore negative thoughts and that will make a huge difference to your wellness levels.
Eliminate Caffeine
If you suffer from chronic anxiety, drinking a lot of caffeine is one of the worst things you can do. Caffeine can make even the least anxious amongst us feel jittery and highly strung, so imagine the effect it is having on you! Researchers have found that caffeine can make anxiety worse and even cause panic attacks in individuals who are clinically anxious. Switch to herbal tea and feel better.
Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Sleep is like a miracle cure for anxiety. Unfortunately, one of the major symptoms of anxiety is insomnia – it’s hard to sleep when you have so many negative thoughts swirling around your head. Luckily, there are numerous things you can do to improve your sleep including meditation, aromatherapy, ensuring your room is dark and cool and implementing a sleep hygiene routine. Try as many things as you can to get a good night’s sleep and you’ll soon find that you’re better able to cope with whatever life decides to throw at you.
Here’s to a less anxious life!
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