Remedies for anxiety

Remedies for anxiety

A certain amount of fear prevents you from turning into Evel Knievel and attempting to jump Snake River on a motorcycle while wearing a starry jumpsuit with a cape attached. In short, not all fear is a bad thing. Eye-catching overalls should be avoided at all costs. But there comes a point when fear hinders your life and you look for cures for fear.

News programs regularly point out that anxiety medications and antidepressants are among the most widely available prescriptions. They present different theories as to the reason for the increased prescriptions. The real answer is simple. Drum roll please. The reason is that more and more people are anxious and depressed.

If your anxiety is interfering with your daily life and you prefer some non-prescription options, you've come to the right place.

Get out of your figural motorcycle

While you probably don't intend to pull an Evel Knievel (or even a Fonzie as he jumped the shark on water skis), you may be doing simple things that increase your anxiety levels.

* While you're looking for anxiety remedies, it's time to cut back on the caffeine. There is a fairly steady stream of people (especially men) in emergency rooms who think they are having a heart attack. In reality, many of them are victims of too much caffeine.

*You already know that too much caffeine can make you jittery. There is another component to the connection between caffeine and anxiety. Every time you reach for coffee or soda, don't reach for a glass of water. Dehydration increases anxiety.

* Don't enter Margaritaville if you're looking for an anxiety cure. Alcohol and fear don't mix.

B All you can B.

B vitamins work in conjunction with other anti-anxiety medications. In fact, anxiety symptoms can be signs of a vitamin B deficiency. Taking a B complex vitamin supplement ensures that you get adequate amounts of all B vitamins.

Don't be a joy of therapy

Therapy is much more than the cartoons of the psychiatrist who sounds like Sigmund Freud. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be one of the permanent healing methods.

A qualified therapist can help you determine what is causing your anxiety. It's not always as obvious as it might seem. A therapist can also help you change negative thought patterns that play a role in your anxiety.

Breathing exercises and other relaxation techniques are anti-anxiety medications that a therapist can help use.

Inspired by Christi Pope