5 Methods Of Dealing With Anxiety
Anxiety can be quite crippling and can negatively impact your ability to work and do specific tasks. So, we will now take a look at 5 easy and natural ways that you can handle your anxiety.
In the event that you have anxiety due to an upcoming event or a situation, then your anxiety would likely only last for a short time and be over when the event or situation is finished.
Closely monitor and question your thoughts
It is easy for anxiety to cause your thoughts to become quite distorted. So, you can take control of your anxiety by taking notice of these distorted thoughts and fears and looking them logically to see of they are true or not. This can greatly help you to regain control.
Breathe deeply
You should try controlled deep breathing where you breathe in for 4 counts and breathe out for the same number of counts over a 5 minute period. By doing this you will be able to calm down and slow down your heart rate.
Reduce anxiety using the 4-7-8 technique.
Aromatherapy
Essential oils can help with anxiety. There are many different scents which are quite relaxing and soothing such as lavender, sandalwood, chamomile etc. These scents can be enjoyed through incense, candle, oils etc.
Aromatherapy is quite effective because it actually turns on specific brain receptors which are responsible for reducing anxiety.
Do 15 minutes of yoga or go for a relaxing walk
One great way to reduce your anxiety is to simply go for a walk, away from the cause of your anxiety. By re-focusing your thoughts and energy on your body as oppose to your mind, this can greatly help to reduce anxiety.
Put your thoughts into written words
By actually writing your thoughts you can get out from your mind and become less anxious.
These are great for people who experience anxiety once in a while but can also be quite effective for those who suffer with GAD or generalized anxiety disorder.
If you do believe that you may have GAD, then you should not just rely on these simple methods for reducing anxiety. It is best to implement long term strategies that can possibly prevent anxiety or at least reduce the severity of it.
