How Do I Handle Anxiety Without Medication?

Those suffering from anxiety generally are stressed and worry about certain situations in life. Some of the characteristics of anxiety include feeling uptight, stress, apprehension and tension. Those who suffer from anxiety may experience sweating, dry mouth and trembling.

There are many ways to deal with anxiety. Though anxiety can be handled with medications, it can also be handle without medication. Handling anxiety without medication or naturally may include exercising and getting regular sleep.

Instructions

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  Consider exercise in handling your anxiety. Prior to beginning an exercise regimen, talk to your doctor particularly if you have some type of health problems such as high blood pressure or high cholesterol. Also you should consult a doctor if you had surgery or you are older 40 and have not been exercising regularly.

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  Set up an exercise schedule. Begin with light exercises for the first few weeks and then gradually advance to a heavier exercise regimen.

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  Create a daily food dairy once you have set up an exercise schedule. The diary should consist of a notebook that contains foods that you have eaten each day. By writing down the foods you eat, you can hold yourself accountable for eating balanced meals. Eating balanced meals can help out with anxiety. Get up in the morning and be sure that you start the day with breakfast.

  Eat meals that contain vitamin B12, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center. Low levels of vitamin B12 can be the culprit of stress or anxiety. Foods that contain vitamin B12 include fish.

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  Eliminate smoking if you smoke, according to the Mayo Clinic. Also cut out alcohol because it can make anxiety worse. Smoking and anxiety can increase high blood pressure.

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  Make it a habit to get adequate sleep each night. Get at least eight hours of sleep. Sleep helps your blood regulate stress hormones. Sleeping less than five hours of sleep may put you at risk for high blood pressure and stress, according to the Mayo Clinic.