It is a blessing and a curse to live in the 21st century. On the one hand, life can be spectacular, especially since we have all these gadgets that allow us to live our best lives. On the other hand, the price we pay for all this convenience and luxury and entertainment is that many more of us are anxious and depressed than ever before. These are stressful times. The one silver lining about so many people having anxiety is that we’re becoming pretty good at understanding how to overcome and manage the condition. We take a look at five such tried and tested methods below.
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Deep Breathing
Everything comes back to breathing. If you can breathe deeply, and focus your attention on the here and now, then you’ll find it easier to regain your sense of peace. You can do quick breathing exercises, but for more sustained clarity and calmness in your life, look at taking up meditation. We know, we know — it can be a little intimidating, but it actually couldn’t be easier to get underway. Just use an app to guide you through; you’ll begin noticing the positive impacts soon enough.
The Underlying Cause
There is a lot of value in managing the symptoms of anxiety, but there is also a lot of value in finding and treating the underlying cause of anxiety. This could be something that you’re living through now (such as in the case of stressful jobs), or it could be related to something that happened in your past (as in the case of trauma). You can look at the causes yourself if it’s related to your circumstances, but if your anxiety is tied to trauma, it’s best to attend an anxiety treatment center for women. The professionals that work there can offer you the support and help that you need.
Calm Evenings
One of the issues with anxiety is that it can build up and up and up, and it never has a chance to reset. Sometimes, a calm evening can be enough to bring our anxiety levels down to manageable levels. If you’ve had a stressful day, then take yourself off the treadmill of life for a little while, and do your own thing. A night spent with a book and a cup of tea might just give you the headspace that you need.
Avoiding the Triggers
Anxiety can hit anybody at any time, and very often, there is no prompt. It’s an attack of the mind. Sometimes, however, there is something that prompts anxiety. For example, alcohol and caffeine have been shown to cause anxiety issues. If you’re drinking either of them to excess, look at cutting down.
Into Nature
Finally, take a look at spending more time in nature. Studies have shown that spending two hours in nature each week (either all at once or in smaller chunks) can significantly reduce the symptoms of anxiety, as well as other conditions. Plus, it can be good for your physical health, not to mention fun!
