How to Stop Feeling Anxious

Have you ever for no reason just get really stressed or nervous for no reason at all? Well believe it or not you might have been having a anxiety attack. We all get nervous about things, whether it be something at work, something with your family, or something at school. However, anxiety attacks are a different level of discomfort and are more than just a little stress. So if you ever feel really nervous all of the sudden or get dizzy or light headed for no reason then I'm here to help. Below I will list some tips to help you get through these attacks and maybe even prevent them.

BREATHE!
When you experience anxiety normally your heart speeds up which causes your breathing to speed up. However, when your breathing speeds up this can cause dizziness and could cause you to pass out. So when you feel your breathing speed up start inhaling through your nose for 4 seconds and then exhale through your mouth. This is extremely important because it circulates oxygen through your body which prevents worse conditions.

Concentrate on getting rid of that feeling
In order to get rid of this feeling you have to actually tell yourself to calm down. By this I mean encourage yourself to settle down and that you are getting worked up for nothing. When you start getting anxious your thinking to yourself that you are having an anxiety attack and get even more anxious. When you convince yourself that you are fine and that you are getting worked up for no reason then it will help you get through your anxiety attack.

Relax your muscles
When you are having an anxiety attack all of your muscles tense up which is a cause of your anxiety. So just start with relaxing your legs and work your way up to your shoulders. This helps your brain to settle down and will help your nervous system to relax. When you do this make sure that you don't skip this step because it is the last step to getting rid of your anxiety.

Anxiety is a serious problem around the world and it is important to know how to tame it. As long as you follow these steps I promise that it will help if not cure your anxiety issues. So keep at it and I wish you good luck!

How To Stop Anxiety Naturally

Today I’m going to share  a very important tip for learning how to stop anxiety naturally that anyone can apply to their life right now.  When I say naturally, I mean without medication, be it over the counter or prescription.  All of my strategies on how to cure panic attacks and anxiety and depression are natural in this sense.

Get active, get outside, get back to nature
By this I don’t mean quit your job, sell all your possessions, and go live in the woods.  No… what I’m talking about is spending a little bit of time each day connecting with the world around you.  It’s very important for all of us to get outside and into the fresh air, and spend some time doing… whatever!

This could mean getting up from your desk and walking around the block a few times, or leaving your house and doing the same.  Oh it’s cold outside?  Put on a coat!  Humans were never meant to sit cooped for hours stuffed inside a house or office.  Our bodies need physical exercise and movement, otherwise all sorts of stuff starts to go wrong with us.  Our joints get stiff, our lower back starts tightening up, and our muscles literally waste away when not used.

And that’s just the physical side of it, the mental side can be much worse.  Inactivity and being sedentary is absolutely terrible for our psyche.  We are not computers who can spend 24/7 just being intellectual – we MUST get physical activity and some degree of exercise, or we throw everything way out of balance.  You see, exercise is one of the most effective natural anxiety remedies out there.

In my personal experience, the times in my life when I’ve felt most awful, anxious and depressed, were also the times when I was in my worst physical shape.  Of course I’m not saying this was the only factor, but it was certainly a major one.  And I can see this in action in my life today.

If it’s been a few days since I’ve worked out, or if I’ve been stuck inside for a while due to lousy weather, I start to feel antsy, anxious and go a little bit stir-crazy.  But if I can get outside for a nice long walk, jog, bike ride, or drag myself to the gym, I always feel soooo much better afterwards.

As many people have said before, exercise is nature’s antidepressant, so prescribe yourself some today!