Natural steps to overcome anxiety!
Anxiety Monster – a natural anxiety remedy
Feeling from time to time is a natural response to modern life. However, for some people, their anxiety resembles the little monster who lives inside, which raises uncomfortable feelings when facing simple everyday situations. If you or someone you know avoids social gatherings, business meetings, or confrontations, because of anxiety, do not ignore these feelings. It’s time to get some help tackling the anxiety monster.
Symptoms can be physical and emotional
Symptoms of anxiety can be very worrying. Your heart rate increases, your mind increases and you can no longer think straight. Although everyone suffers from anxiety somewhat differently, there are some of the most common symptoms to look out for.
Physical Sensations: Heart Race. Hot flashes, sweating and skin clamminess; rapid breathing; and/or frequent digestive disorders.
Emotional sensations: excessive feelings of anxiety, panic, fear or guilt; obsession with thinking and behaviors; and/or a general the feeling of anxiety and end.
If you can contact any of the above, consult a healthcare professional today – this does not have to be “normal” daily.
Break the cycle
Herbal medications can be used to help reduce anxiety and nervousness; to improve your emotional resilience:
Passionflower – reduces the feeling of “insomnia” and can help calm the nervous stomach. It increases sedative neurotransmitters (brain chemicals), such as GABA; calming the racing mind, and reducing stress and irritation.
Zizyphus – Widely used in Chinese herbal formulas for anxiolytic properties (anxiety); Ziziphus is considered cool, soothing, and another herb effective in insomnia.
Bupleurum – useful for those who suffer from stress and disturbances due to excessive nerve energy.
Daily strategies to support yourself
The best things in life are free – almost good! Incorporate as many of the following capacity building strategies as possible every day. These tips will improve overall well-being as well as help you manage stress and anxiety:
- Communicate with friends – communicating with people maintains your support network;
- Exercise (ideally in the open air) – Regular exercises have been shown to improve mood and reduce feelings of tension;
- Choose healthy foods – consume protein at every meal and avoid refined and sugary foods. This can help balance blood sugar levels, reduce mood imbalances and relieve anxiety;
- Avoid caffeine – stimulants like caffeine can aggravate anxiety; and
- The same! If you start to feel panic or anxiety, focus on taking some slow, purposeful, deep breaths, which will help you return to a state of calm. Meditation can also help calm your mind and cultivate calm.
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Conquer the monster
Everyone fears fear and anxiety from time to time, but if the anxiety becomes excessive and prevents you from enjoying daily life, then it is time to invade the monster.
