Easy Tricks To Help Limit Your Anxiety

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Everyone deals with a little anxiety every now and then, but some people truly suffer from the disorder — so much so that it dictates every single aspect of their daily lives. According to ADAA.org,

Anxiety disorders are the most common mental illness in the U.S., affecting 40 million adults in the United States age 18 and older, or 18.1% of the population every year.

Anxiety disorders are highly treatable, yet only 36.9% of those suffering receive treatment.

The bad news is that most people with an anxiety disorder don’t even realize that they have it. The good news is, the mental illness is highly treatable if you follow certain steps to get yourself back in balance.

Studies also claim that Millenials are the “most anxious generation”. The American Psychological Association notes that 12% of millennials have an officially diagnosed anxiety disorder—which is nearly double the percentage of baby boomers. And if you’re a working Gen Y-er, forget about it. 

UTH health say:

Anxiety disorder produces unrealistic fears, excessive worry, flashbacks from past trauma leading to easy startling, changes in sleep patterns, intense tension and ritualistic behavior.

Anxiety disorder also results in a slew of related physical symptoms such as shaking, sweating, racing heart, dizziness, nausea, vomiting etc.

Also keep in mind that there are several forms of anxiety, so no two people deal with their ish the same way. There’s Generalized Anxiety Disorder, which “refers to constant yet unrealistic worry about many areas of one’s daily life.  There’s Social Anxiety Disorder, which is the fear of social situations that involve interaction with other people. Then there’s Separation Anxiety Disorder, which refers to a deep fear about separation from home or an attachment figure.

And with all that’s going on in the world today, it’s almost as if we’re experiencing a Universal anxiety. 

But no matter which category your anxiety falls under, just know that you’re not alone, and we’re here to help you get through it the healthy way. Hit the flip for some easy tricks to help limit your anxiety…

Get Your Meditation On

Research shows that a consistent meditation practice reprograms neural pathways in the brain and, therefore, improves our ability to regulate emotions.

Deeeep-breathing 

According to Anxieties.com, “By shifting your breathing rate and pattern, you can stimulate the body’s parasympathetic response. This is the body’s equally powerful and opposite system to the Emergency Response and is often called the relaxation response.”

Essential Oils Are Your Best Friend

Lavender, Bergamot and Chamomile oil have used throughout history to decrease levels of stress hormones and improve cognitive function.

Practice Awareness

Several studies have shown that practicing mindfulness and being with the present moment instead of against it helps to rewire your brain for peace.

Write That Ish Down

Journaling is known to be a very useful tool to help combat anxiety. Writing down your thoughts helps you to analyze what thoughts you keep recycling, and which ones you want to get rid of.

Practice Gratitude

Gratitude is always the right attitude. Having a grateful heart is good for the mind, body and soul. Soul practicing gratitude actually has healing effects. Robert A. Emmons calls it “building our psychological immune system.”

Get Some Exercise In

Moving your body helps to relieve all kinds of stressors on your being. It helps get your heart rate up and clears away some of that negative energy.

See A Therapist

Seeking professional care is never a bad thing. Think of it as taking your mental vitamins. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Psychotherapy have been proven to help assist the suffering in identifying and eliminating negative thought patterns.