With all the pressures in everyday life nowadays, it is no wonder that the number of people suffering from anxiety is on the rise. Most anxiety can be traced back to stress in some form as the root cause. So to truly cure your anxiety, eliminating as much stress (and stress hormones) as possible is of paramount importance.

1. Identify Your Stress Factors

The first thing you should do is identify the factors in your life that are contributing to your anxiety. It is impossible to come up with an anxiety cure if you do not know the root causes in your life. Jot them down as you think of them. Then deal with each one separately.

If, like most of us, you have many different commitments all vying for your limited time, you are probably stressed from the sheer effort needed to juggle work, home, and maybe school as well. Sometimes the best anxiety cures are the simplest. Take a day off! Read a book, watch your favorite TV shows, lounge around. If you can’t take a day off, try to listen to your favorite music while working, and take breaks during the day.

If you take the time to relax every now and then, you will be amazed at the difference you will feel, body and mind.

2. Watch Your Diet

You should also help take care of your body by eating properly. Make sure you eat plenty of green vegetables. Take multivitamins every day. These things can help you on your way to an anxiety cure by allowing your body to better deal with the stress hormone buildup from your everyday pressures and anxiety. Try to avoid lots of greasy or sugary foods, as these can lower your body’s ability to deal with stress. But don’t stress out over not being able to eat meat or whatever. Just try and increase your intake of vegetables and take your vitamins, but continue to eat the foods you enjoy. Adding stress over your diet would be counterproductive.

3. Meditation

Yoga and other meditative practices can be extremely helpful in dealing with stress and finding an anxiety cure. Allow time each day for some time meditating and you will see an improvement in your anxiety.

And most of all, get plenty of rest. Lack of sleep is the single biggest cause of stress and stress hormone buildup. Allow at least 7 hours per night for sleep, and then make sure you actually sleep for 7 hours. If you are suffering from insomnia or have difficulty getting to sleep, there are prescription sleep aids that can help. Talk to your doctor about your sleeping difficulties.