How to Overcome Anxiety

We all feel anxious sometimes or the other.  Its perfectly normal to be anxious sometimes, no big deal about it. People feel anxious before appearing for an  interview, shifting to new location, switching to a new job, or when they are about to face things they fear, Its normal.  

Feeling anxious in such situations is natural. Everyone gets pangs of anxiety in some situations.  Short term anxiety is not bad. 

However, problem arises when anxiety stays for long term. Chronic anxiety might turn into anxiety disorder, which is a disease.  

Though medication is available for anxiety disorder but it is much better to cure it naturally, without any medications or with minimal medicines.  So, let's try to find out how we can treat anxiety in a natural way.

 But, first we must know what anxiety is ? Without identifying it, we can't treat it, No? We will try to understand anxiety is easy words and not in medical terminology that bounces over the head for most. 

So, Anxiety is our body's natural reaction to stress. Its a fear to unknown, or an apprehension about what comes next. If this feeling becomes extreme or stay, as i said, for a longer duration of time, it might  turn into an anxiety disorder. 

You will need certain measures, including medication in extreme cases, so as to cure it.

Anxiety Symptoms

Common symptoms of anxiety include

• confusion
• elated heartbeat or palpitations
• continuous negative thoughts
• feeling of helplessness
• muscular tension
• breathing difficulty
• apprehension

Treating Anxiety Naturally

Here, we will talk about how to treat anxiety naturally. And, it helps, believe me guys. Its helps to a great extent.

1. Prepare your routine: Having a routine in life is of utmost importance. It helps in keeping you busy and active, keeping negative thoughts away from you. It keeps your mind in discipline.

2. Exercise Regularly: Regular workouts are good for both mental and physical health.

3. Avoid Mind Stimulating Drinks: Do away with tea, coffee, energy drinks, and alcoholic beverages. Alcohol calms your nerves for a while but when its affect is over, you start feeling even more stressed and anxious than before.

4. Avoid Guilt feeling: There is no such thing as guilt. We are all humans and we err at times, its normal. But, carrying the feeling constantly that you did wrong would harm you in a big way. Avoid the guilt feeling at all costs. 

5. Smoking Kills: Stop smoking at once. Nicotine does irreparable harm to your brain and you may develop anxiety disorder in the long run.

6. Sleep Well: Insomnia is an associated symptom of anxiety. Get sound sleep of at least eight hours at night. Though it is easier said than done in case of anxiety patients, but you will have to try my friend, for your own good. Some steps in getting sound sleep that I can suggest are : 

• Do not doze off during the day. Sleep only at night when you are dead tired.
• Avoid watching TV, mobiles, or laptops once you get into the bed
• Avoid tea or coffee at least 3 hours prior to sleeping
• Wash your feet with warm water just before going to bed. It helps in calming your nerves, and thus, in getting you a sound sleep
• Avoid bed lamps or night bulbs in your bedroom.
• Postpone all your worries till next morning. Tell yourself, "I will attend to every matter next morning. Till then, let me sleep over it."
• Have a sleep routine and follow it strictly.

7. Meditate Daily: There is no such thing as mediation in treating anxiety. I have tried it and gained from it. It greatly helps in relieving stress and tension, and calms you down in a natural manner. 

Various research have shown that mediation is like an anti-depressant which aids in treating anxiety and associated symptoms. 

A 40 minute mediation would do wonders for you. 20 minutes in the morning and 20 minutes in the evening is like a mana from heaven for you.

8. Avoid Junk food and eat healthy diet that includes leafy vegetables, fruits, milk in it.

9. Deep Breathing: Do deep breathing on regular basis. You can do it all the time while sitting, walking, watching TV, or working. Its simple, Just inhale deeply and exhale, and watch your breath as it enters deep into your abdomen. 

Take slow and deep breaths. If you follow this practice for one day, you will be amazed to see the results. You will feel rejuvenated. 

10. Do some social service and mingle with people. This Would help in soothing your mind and provide a feeling of worthiness. 

11. Constantly remind yourself, " What's there to fear about? We all live and we all die. No big deal in this. Why am I unnecessarily worried? there's nothing to be worried about, all is well and all will be well. Just relax and enjoy." Repeat this to yourself few times a day. 

Do follow these steps and comment on this post when you see the results. I am sure anxiety would be a gone thing, provided you follow these steps religiously.