3 WAYS to help cope with ANXIETY

 

 

According to dictionary meaning, anxiety is a feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease, typically about an imminent event or something with an uncertain outcome. It can also be describe as a nervous disorder characterized by a state of excessive uneasiness and apprehension, typically with compulsive behavior or panic attacks.

It is the most widespread mental illness in the US, with at least 40 million people suffering. Someone close to you may be dealing with anxiety, even if you’ve yet to experience it. Sadly, until recently, not many people have been willing to talk about this even to a therapist. This past year gave me my first look into the world of anxiety. It was a meltdown of epic proportions, not to make a joke of myself. I was exposed to a little secret about anxiety management by a therapist.

While there is “no cure” for anxiety, its treatable-therapy, sometimes plus certain medication, can be a powerful treatment. Have got some ways to remedy general anxiety, but it might not be an instant-fix but you will definitely feel in control and relaxed.

Eat the Right Foods

Dark chocolate is a rich source of flavanols which are packed full of antioxidant plant compounds. So we always eat some dark chocolate. Folate, B12, magnesium, and Omega-3s are known to aid in stress and anxiety reduction. This special treat is still something you should make a part of your diet every day, but just make sure it’s a few squares of at least 70% cocoa chocolate and not a whole bar, or a Snickers. Avocado. We need B vitamins for healthy nerves and brain cells, and feelings of anxiety may be rooted in a B vitamin deficiency.

Blueberries are more than a delicious fruit. Many consider it to be a super food. It's rich in vitamins and phytonutrients (plant nutrients), with a variety of antioxidants that are considered extremely beneficial for relieving stress.

Meditation and Yoga

 This might sound cliched, but it works a lot. By reducing perceived stress and anxiety, yoga appears to modulate stress response systems. This, in turn, decreases physiological arousal — for example, reducing the heart rate, lowering blood pressure, and easing respiration. There is also evidence that yoga practices help increase heart rate variability, an indicator of the body's ability to respond to stress more flexibly. You could add it to your daily routine. It helps the mind and body relax.

 

Run and Exercise

Yoga might not be your thing. Try different forms of exercise especially running. It’s particularly my favorite. I do it on a daily, I love it the way my lungs are on fire. At that moment in time I don’t feel stressed and all i can focus on is how i can't breathe. I feel relaxed.

 

  Image Source: POPSUGAR Photography / Sisilia Piring