Home Remedies to Overcome Anxiety
There are many reasons why a person might not want to take prescription medications for anxiety. It can range from anywhere from fear of physical or mental dependency on the drugs, not having the proper medical insurance to cover them, unpleasant side effects that might be experienced or simply the fact that the anxiety is not severe enough to warrant them.
Luckily, there are some home remedies that you can use to help get you get through your anxious rough spots.
The following are some effective home remedies for anxiety:
Meditation and/or Deep Breathing Exercises
One of the side effects of anxiety is the inability to shut down the worried thoughts constantly going through your mind. The catch-22 to this situation is the more these thoughts ramble, the more anxious you will get which puts you on the merry go round called Crazyville. One of the most natural and effective home remedies you can use to reduce anxiety is to meditate or practice deep breathing exercises. There are literally thousands of sites that can help you come up with the perfect meditation and deep breathing exercises to help calm yourself down in as little as 15 minutes. There are even free videos that will guide you step-by-step, so this is probably one of the first home remedies you should try to get immediate relief.
Exercise
Regular exercise is a great natural and healthy way to work off extra stress and anxiety. Now, this does not mean that you have to join a gym or start lifting weights. Even something as simple as a brisk walk for at least 10 blocks a day can help immensely in clearing your head and lifting your spirits. Better yet, listen to your favorite music on an Ipod and daydream while walking, giving yourself a good mental break from your problems and worries. You will feel like a different person when you get back.
Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy can also work wonders in reducing anxiety naturally. Orange peel is known to have a very calming effect on the nervous system as well as vanilla, lavendar, rose, sandlewood and chamomile. You can buy these in various forms. Most drug stores and supermarkets sell candles made from these scents or you can purchase oil diffusers and the oil scent that seems to have the most relaxing effect on your nervous system. Get into the habit of using these scents in a room where you can relax as much as possible away from stress such as your bedroom. Combined with meditation and/or deep breathing exercises you will feel like a different person.
Teas
Luckily there are also teas you can buy that have naturally calming effects. Green tea and other teas containing L-Theanine work best. Also try feverfew herb, pre-made Valerian tea or powdered valerian root to brew your own.
Take Vitamin B6 and B12 Supplements
If there is any supplemental vitamins you should add to your diet to help with anxiety these two vitamins are it. As a matter of fact, anxiety and stress are common symptoms of a severe vitamin B6 deficiency, so this might be your problem in the first place. Other common symptoms of Vitamin B6 deficiency are irritability, cramping, fatigue, dry skin, hair loss and dandruff. If you find yourself suffering from any or all of these symptoms – this might be the first place to start. B12 is another important vitamin that can really help in reducing anxiety and stress. If you have not had any blood work done recently, now is the time to schedule an appointment to find out if you are deficient in these areas. A doctor can easily tell you if your counts are low and might even recommend B12 shots to help get you back on track as quickly as possible. There are many accounts of anxiety sufferers who felt like completely different people in as little as 2 weeks after having these shots or taking these supplements. Just be sure to check with a doctor first.
Try Niacinamide
Another member of the vitamin B family (B3 specifically) Niacinamide is also known to work wonders in reducing anxiety, most especially social anxiety. It is also said to be a wonderful sleep aid with little to no side effects. Research on the internet has shown that the recommended doses vary extremely, so this would be another quick question to ask your doctor before taking.
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