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Anxiety and chronic stress are extremely common conditions that can have a serious impact on your life – if they’re not kept under control. You may have constant niggling thoughts at the back of your mind that are making it difficult to function both in your personal life and at work.
Many people turn to medication to help ease their symptoms, but you may be looking to treat your stress with more natural methods. Using this approach may make you feel that you’re able to control your own emotions, rather than relying on prescription drugs to get you through each day.
Here are 5 natural methods to treat anxiety.
Hypnosis
Hypnosis is an anxiety treatment that is often used alongside behavioral therapy. It can help relax you, switch off from your problems and even give you the clarity to find solutions. For hypnosis to work effectively, you need to be able to concentrate for a long period of time on what is making you anxious, while remaining in a relaxed state. During hypnosis, your brain will respond to subconscious messages that should promote your confidence and inner control.
Writing a journal
Some people find that writing down their thoughts and feelings in a journal helps clear their head and make sense of their problems. By doing this for just a couple of minutes each day, you’re processing your emotions and discovering how you’ve faced some of your toughest challenges.
It’s also a good idea to write down your biggest fear and evaluate what the worst-case scenario would be if it came true. Usually, the concept in your mind is much more extreme than reality. By gradually training your brain not to overanalyze everything, you’ll be able to reduce your stress levels and hopefully, lead a much calmer life.
CBD oil
Cannabidiol (CBD) is derived from cannabis, but doesn’t contain tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, which is the substance that makes you feel “high.” CBD is typically made into oil and used to treat an array of health complaints, as well as anxiety symptoms. CBD oil can be taken by vaping oil, usually as soon as you wake up, so you feel calm and in control to carry on with your day. The good news is that private label CBD products are readily available to buy and sell without the need for a prescription.
Herbal teas
Herbal teas are ideal for those who suffer from insomnia and anxious phases during the night. Some people find the very act of making and drinking tea soothing, while some teas such as peppermint, chamomile, and lavender have an effect on the receptors in the brain, which decrease anxiety and induce sleep.
Mindfulness
Mindfulness puts you in touch with your worries, without analyzing them too deeply or causing you to panic. The practice allows you to explore the underlying cause of your anxiety, without changing it but becoming more aware of dealing with it. Your mind is brought fully into the present moment, rather than being aware of what’s going around you or worrying about what will happen tomorrow. By giving awareness to your worries, you’ll be less likely to persistently go over those make-believe scenarios that are causing your panic attacks.
