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Cures for Mental Unrest

Mental unrest can be caused from a variety of factors, such as anxiety, post traumatic stress, obsessive thinking or even an emotional hardship, such as a death. Chronic insomnia also can cause mental unrest, and depending on the severity of the problem, some of the solutions may be more helpful than others.

  1. Doctor

    • Many people have excellent results from seeking the help of a physician. Depending on the problem, seeking out a psychiatrist or psychologist may be helpful in finding the root of the problem. If it's past experiences, anxiety or other types of stress, a doctor can often give you tools to learn how to properly cope with your issues. Finding a good doctor may be the first step in calming your mental unrest.

    Meditation

    • Millions of people can attest to the fact that meditation helps to calm their mind. A physical benefit of meditation is that it decreases the heart rate and slows breathing. Another benefit to meditation is that it can be done almost anywhere, especially in the privacy of your own home, and no equipment is necessary. The practice is done by focusing on a peaceful thought, sound or your own breathing to completely clear the mind of all distractions. It takes practice, but it can be very beneficial once you learn the technique.

    Yoga

    • Many of those who practice yoga can tell you what a calming sense they get after doing it. One of the goals of practicing yoga is to create mind and body awareness to give you more control over your thought processes as well as your body. Yoga focuses a lot on breathing, which has long been a technique used to reduce stress. There are different forms of yoga, and finding the right one may offer help in reducing your mental unrest.

    Medication

    • Depending on the severity of the problem, some doctors may prescribe an antianxiety type of medication. Of course, any medication should be taken under a physician's care and should be discussed beforehand. For some people, medication can be beneficial in helping them to cope with mental unrest. Using medication is typically only for a specific period of time as prolonged use can have adverse health effects.

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