Article by R.D. Hawkins
In today’s world anxiety just seems to be a fact of life. For most people anxiety doesn’t come in form of a serious anxiety disorder but instead as the run of the mill garden variety. The question is how can we reduce this nervous tension thus putting us back on the path to health and happiness?
Recently I was watching one of my favorite television dramas when an ad came on featuring two guys who had been living under a couple of rocks for a while. When they finally got up enough nerve to roll the rock away their first thought was how they might save some money on care insurance.
As you may realize their first thoughts had a hint of anxiety.
For some living under a rock or locating out of the reach of societal anxiety might seem like a great idea. But even under a rock the long arm of anxiety and worry would be present. So isolating oneself from anxiety and nervous tension is not realistic.
Does anxiety really help us do better?
I recently read an article written by so called anxiety expert that loudly proclaimed that in today’s world anxiety helps to motivate us, prepares us for things we have to face, and gives us energy when we need it.
In my estimation this expert was in a place in his life where he was experienced very little real life anxiety or perhaps was smoking something which influenced his point of view.
Maybe you can think of a time where the heavy load of anxiety made you think clearer or accomplish more but I would venture to say that these situations are far a few between. The possible exception for some could be athletic competitions.
For example, a couple of months ago I got a speeding ticket. When I saw those dreaded flashing lights anxiety covered me up as if a bucket of anxiety water had been poured over my head. I can’t really see how this situation motivated me, gave me more energy, or prepared me to sign on the dotted line as the officer explained there would be a monetary fine involved.
Anxiety Q&A
Will a vacation getaway help with anxiety?: The combination of sand, sea, and exciting destinations seems like a sure way to get rid of anxiety. According to a group of Dutch researchers it may be more complicated than that. According to this group the stress relief you get is mostly in the planning and tends to reduce anxiety levels and improve mood for up to two months before the actual trip. Sorry to say, the moment you get home you’re likely to be just as stress out, and perhaps even more, depending on your financial situation and events which may have happened while on vacation.
Will watching television or keeping a close eye on the news help reduce anxiety? According to researchers at the University of Maryland neither is true. The research suggests that when you are feeling stressed out you reach for a book or your handy tablet book reading device instead of keeping up with the news or watching television.
Is one certain type of music best for reducing anxiety? Many studies back the idea that listening to music helps reduce anxiety and improve mood. When it comes to which one is the best according to Elizabeth Lombardo, author of A Happy You: Your Ultimate Prescription for Happiness any genre will do as long its one you enjoy.
In conclusion, there is a lot you can do to relieve anxiety. Additional ideas are making time for outdoor activity, regular exercise, working pleasant aromas into your everyday routine, talking, and if all else fails adding a safe and effective homeopathic remedy specially formulated to relieve anxiety.
About the Author
R.D. Hawkins is an enthusiastic consumer advocate for natural health and natural living with over 10 years experience in the field.To learn more about anxiet yalong with information about safe and effective herbal and homeopathic anxiety remediesClick Here
This will calm you down, allowing you to focus on the task at hand. Saved me when I had panic attacks. PACE stands for Positive, Active, Clear & Energetic. E. Drink water C. Brain Buttons: place one hand over the navel. With the other hand, massage the areas on either side of the sternum below the collar bone. Change hand (30 sec/hand) A. Cross Crawl: Touch hand to opposite knee and vice versa. Do this SLOWLY for approximately 2 minutes. Move shoulders and breathe. P. Hook Ups – Part1: Sit. Cross ankles. Stretch out arms, cross them and place palms together. Lace fingers and bring hands under and up to rest under chin. Close eyes, inhale through nose and place tongue on hard palette behind teeth. Drop tongue as you exhale. SLOW, STEADY breaths. Do as long as you want. Hook Ups – Part2: Uncross ankles and arms. Lightly touch fingertips together with both hands. Close eyes, inhale through nose and place tongue on hard palette behind teeth. Drop tongue as you exhale. SLOW, STEADY breaths. Do as long as you want. Slowly come back to reality and notice what your body feels.
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