Mental Health
By Danny Nandy 02.12.22
Getting good quality sleep is a vital part of managing anxiety. - Create a bedtime schedule that begins about an hour before you get into bed
- Make sure your mattress is firm yet comfy - Set the thermostat to a nice cool temperature range between 60 and 67F - Turn off screens 30-60 minutes before bedtime
Multiple studies emphasise the importance of breathing slowly as a way to claim your body and mind.
When you take deep breaths from your diaphragm, it sends your brain a message letting it know you're not in danger. In turn, your brain signals your organs to relax and take it easy
Coffee is a stimulant that force the nervous system to go into overdrive. That's why we feel energised when we drink coffee and energy drink.
Caffeine can cause and increase anxiety. Reduce its intake or avoid it altogether.
Physical activity greatly burn off anxiety, especially the physical symptoms. It also helps to lower stress. Exercise as needed when anxiety hits and also for 15-30 minutes a day.
Look for the things that make you feel anxious. It could be people or places. It could be certain smells that you associate with stress and panic.
Make a list and avoid the situation or person altogether or be ready for it with a plan on how you will handle it, this is possible with some practice.
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