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Anxiety is a difficult emotion to deal with, particularly if you have it on a daily basis. It can seem to appear out of nowhere and can last for hours at a time. The problem with anxiety is that you never know when you’ll feel normal again, which exacerbates your anxiety. Anxiety can be handled in a variety of ways, but the doctor should still be your first port of call. When you’re nervous and can’t talk to a therapist about how you’re feeling, it’s always a good idea to have a few tricks up your sleeve to make you feel better. Sound familiar? Here are some simple techniques for reducing anxiety and regaining control of your body.
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Take care of what you’re putting into your body
The food you consume has a major effect on your anxiety. Did you know fast food messes with your brain’s chemical balance? If you eat fast food often, it’s possible that it’s leading to how bad your anxiety is. To get the nutrients your body and brain need, eat cleaner foods and a diet rich in fresh fruits and vegetables. Not only will your anxiety decrease, but your overall health will increase as well.
Write down your worries and feelings
Anxiety can stem from a multitude of areas, and if you’re under stress or thinking about various things, sometimes writing them down can help you let go of them. Many people become nervous because they are afraid of losing important information; writing it down will make the mind relax because you will not forget it. Not only that, writing things down can help you take a weight off your shoulders, therefore reducing anxiety and helping you relax.
Try the grounding method
The grounding method is one of the most commonly used anxiety strategies. You’ll be well aware of how anxiety can make you feel out of control of your body; from clouded thoughts to dizzy sensations and body tremors, it’s difficult to know where to position yourself. You may, however, take control of your anxiety and provide comfort for yourself by “grounding” yourself. Take a look around you. Find something you can touch, see, smell, taste and hear. This aids in bringing you back down from your anxiety attack and allowing you to think logically again. Another great grounding technique is to place one foot on the floor (if you’re seated). This also aids in the regaining of control over the body. Slow and deep breaths will also help reduce your levels of anxiety.
Consider CBD
CBD can be a difficult topic to talk about, but the truth is, the extract of CBD will not get you high and actually has a wide array of health benefits, including treating anxiety. You can use CBD in a range of different forms such as chewy gummy bears or even delta-8 in a vape pen. A small amount each day may help you take control of your anxiety and help promote better sleep as well as a range of other health benefits.
Consider hypnosis
Hypnosis is a fantastic way to divert your attention away from how you’re feeling. Many people experience anxiety at night, and a hypnosis tape can help alleviate those feelings. If you have a smartphone, there are a plethora of free anxiety hypnosis apps available that will allow you to simply listen while falling asleep. If anxiety prevents you from sleeping on a regular basis, this is a fantastic option.
There are other hypnosis apps that may help your anxiety in the long run, too. For example, if you’re feeling anxious about your overall health, you can use weight loss hypnosis apps to help rewire your brain into eating and treating your body properly. Again, these kinds of hypnosis apps are extremely calming, so if you’re using them at night, they will help you fall into a deep sleep just like anxiety apps do.
Speak to a loved one about your worries
Finally, anxiety can be embarrassing, but speaking to a trusted loved one about your feelings and experiences can really help. Even if it’s just picking up the phone to talk to them about your day, it can also help distract you from how you’re feeling. You may even find your loved one has experience and advice in this situation.
Above all else, it’s important to remember that what goes up must come down, and how you’re feeling won’t last forever! Fight your anxiety and don’t let it rule your life!