5 Ideas To Overcome Anxiety
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If you experience anxiety, you’ll know how difficult it can be to overcome the symptoms. During the lockdown, many of us struggled with feeling anxious and stressed out. If you’re still looking for ways to manage your anxiety, try these five ideas.
1 . Relaxation strategies
To overcome anxiety symptoms what you’ll need are some good relaxation strategies. We all have different ways to relax, and you might need to try out a few different tactics before you find something that works for you.
For some people deep breathing practices can help to soothe feelings of stress, or prevent a panic attack. For others, relaxation is about aromatherapy, practicing yoga, or a mediation session. You might prefer to take a walk through the woods or write down positive affirmations?
2 . Practice endorphin boosting activities
When you feel anxious for prolonged periods, this starts to affect your endorphin levels. After a while, you might start to feel depressed and exhausted. During these low times, it’s important to lift your endorphin levels back up. There are many ways that you can do this, including exercise, laughter, acupuncture, or creating art. Choose an activity that brings you joy, and use this as your distraction.
- Get a pet
Studies have shown that having a pet can help to reduce anxiety and stress levels. According to News In Health, ‘interacting with animals has been shown to decrease levels of cortisol (a stress-related hormone) and lower blood pressure.’ There’s also evidence to suggest that having a pet can boost your mood, and ease feelings of loneliness.
Dog’s in particular make a great companion, most dogs are incredibly social animals. Owning a dog can help you to live a more active lifestyle and get out in the great outdoors. Before you get a new dog you’ll need to prepare your supplies. There’s plenty to buy including a dog bed, dog collar, a Dog Harness, and more!
- Work with a therapist
If you’re struggling with anxiety symptoms it can be incredibly helpful to work with a therapist. Cognitive-behavioral therapy is considered highly effective for people who experience anxiety. It’s a type of talking therapy where your therapist helps you to change your thoughts and behaviours. The idea is to eliminate negative cycles over time. There may be a root cause for your anxiety which you are currently unaware of. Therapy can be a fantastic tool for exploring hidden feelings and overcoming mental health challenges.
- Natural herbs
There are several natural herbs for anxiety symptoms. A few of the main options include ashwagandha, St John’s Wort, and valerian. These herbs can affect cortisol levels, and help our bodies and minds to feel calm. If you already take anxiety medication it is unlikely that you will be able to take these supplements. Ask your doctor before you make any changes to your medication or take new supplements.
Using these ideas you’ll hopefully start to experience relief from anxiety symptoms. Remember, these processes can take a little time, so it’s important to be patient.
