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Simple Ways to Relieve Stress and Anxiety
Most people suffer stress and anxiety regularly
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Here are 16 easy strategies to deal with stress and anxiety
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Although it may appear counterintuitive, exerting physical stress on your body through exercise can
help reduce mental stress
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People who exercise regularly are less likely
to suffer from anxiety than those who do not exercise
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In the long term, exercise reduces your body's stress chemicals, such as
cortisol
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Sleep
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Confidence
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Activities that require repetitive motions of large muscle groups, such as walking or running, can
particularly be stress alleviating
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Here's a quick rundown of some of the most
common:
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Lemon Balm
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Omega-3 Fatty Acids
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Ashwagandha
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Several
studies have found it to be beneficial
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Green tea has a lot of polyphenol antioxidants, which are good for your health
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Valerian
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It includes
valerenic acid, which modifies the gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) receptors to reduce
anxiety
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Kava kava is a psychotropic pepper family member
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Some supplements might mix with drugs or have negative effects, so if you have a medical condition,
you should talk to your doctor before using them
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Some smells are very relaxing
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Several studies have found that
aromatherapy can help to reduce anxiety and promote sleep
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Anxiety can be
exacerbated by high dosages
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Consider reducing your caffeine intake if you
discover it makes you jittery or agitated
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A reasonable quantity is defined as five or fewer cups per day
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While writing down what you're stressed
about is one way, writing down what you're grateful for is another
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Chew Gum
Chewing a stick of gum is a simple and rapid stress reliever
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One possible explanation is that chewing gum creates brain waves comparable to those seen in calm
persons
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Furthermore, one recent study discovered that stress alleviation was highest when participants
chewed more forcefully
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Being a
member of a buddy network provides you with a sense of belonging and self-worth, which may be
beneficial during difficult times
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This is known as the "tend and befriend" effect because it is the inverse of the
fight-or-flight reaction
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Another study discovered that men and
women who had the fewest social contacts were more prone to experience depression and anxiety
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It's excellent for your health, and it may help reduce
stress in a variety of ways:
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Relieving your stress response
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Laughter can also enhance your immune system and happiness in the long run
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Try watching a hilarious TV show or spending time with people who make you laugh
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Take charge of the aspects of your life that you
can alter and that is giving you stress
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This is especially true if you find yourself taking on more obligations than you can handle since juggling
many responsibilities might leave you feeling overwhelmed
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Learn to Avoid Procrastination
Another method to manage your stress is to prioritize your tasks and avoid procrastinating
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This can lead to stress, which has a bad impact on your health and sleeps quality
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Set reasonable deadlines for yourself and
work your way down the list
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Take a Yoga Class
Yoga has grown in popularity as a stress-relieving and fitness practice for people of all ages
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Yoga does
this mostly through developing body and breath awareness
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Overall, research has revealed
that yoga can improve mood and may be as helpful as antidepressant medications in treating sadness
and anxiety
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Yoga's efficacy for stress and anxiety appears to be tied to its influence on your neurological system
and stress response in general
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Practice Mindfulness
Mindfulness refers to techniques that bring you back to the present moment
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Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy, mindfulness-based stress reduction, yoga, and meditation are
all strategies for improving mindfulness
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Cuddle
Stress can be relieved through cuddling, kissing, embracing, and intercourse
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This can aid in the reduction of blood
pressure and heart rate, both of which are physical signs of stress
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Chimpanzees will also cuddle
stressed-out buddies
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Slow-paced instrumental
music can assist elicit the relaxation response by lowering blood pressure, heart rate, and stress
hormones
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Nature sounds may also be quite relaxing
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Deep Breathing
Mental stress stimulates your sympathetic nervous system, causing your body to enter "fight-or-flight"
mode
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Deep breathing exercises can aid in the activation of your parasympathetic nervous system, which
regulates the relaxation response
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The purpose of deep breathing is to concentrate your attention on your breathing, making it slower
and deeper
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This slows your heart rate, allowing you to feel more at ease
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Interacting with pets may aid in the
production of oxytocin, a brain hormone that promotes a happy mood
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