Living with Anxiety

Living with anxiety can be a colossal challenge. Daily tasks become more of a struggle and minor problems are amplified. Doubts and fear cloud your mind; worries abound. Thankfully, there are several ways in which you can manage your anxiety that will help you live a life free of unnecessary worry and fear.

Cultivate Awareness

The first step to managing anxiety is simply being aware that it exists. When a thought or idea starts to overwhelm you, acknowledge the key role it is playing in how big that idea seems.

Secondly, be aware of how you feel in your physical body. Focus on where exactly you feel any uncomfortable sensation, and try to notice if it moves as you focus on it. Is it manifesting as something such as a headache or sweating? Are you jittery or clenching your jaw? Sometimes focusing on the feeling rather than trying to ignore it can help alleviate its intensity.

Redirect Anxious Energy

Once you’ve got a grasp on acknowledging how your anxiety affects you, you can take further steps to manage it on a continual basis. When you’re in a moment of anxiousness, try to redirect your thoughts. No matter what thought you’re stuck on, pause, take a breath, and say something calming to yourself. Some options you can consider are:

• Every breath I inhale calms me and every breath I exhale takes away tension
• I acknowledge that the only constant in life is change and am prepared for it
• This too shall pass

Movement for Immediate Relief

Physical movement can have a profound effect on alleviating anxiety. In this post by Mind Body Green, you’ll find a series of plank exercises that are intended to help redirect your focus from you anxiety to something more beneficial. The entire series takes less than three minutes and will leave you feeling more energize, calm, and centered.

For more on all the topics touched on here, see the full article. Scroll down to Step 4 in article to skip to see how to do the plank series: Plank Exercises for Anxiety Management.

Supplementation for Additional Support

Finally, you can find additional support through supplementation. You have several options when it comes to this kind of support. Below, we have outlined a couple:

If you’re looking for relief from occasional anxiety, general mood improvement, and a reduction of mental stress and fatigue, try Integrative Therapeutics HPA Adapt .

Amino acids have shown great results in treating anxiety when taken daily. Pure Encapsulations Amino Replete, a comprehensive blend of free-form amino acids, is an excellent choice.

Suffering from severe anxiety issues? Consider having a phone or Skype session with Long Natural Health founder, Timothy Long, visit the contact page on www.imaginehealing.com.

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