Anxiety is like your body’s alarm system. It’s there to help you notice danger, stay on top of things, and think about risks. But when you’re feeling anxious all the time, it might turn into a bigger problem. Luckily, there are natural ways to deal with it.
What’s the deal with anxiety?
Anxiety is how your body reacts to stress. It’s when you feel scared or worried because of different reasons. Experts think these reasons could be anything from your genes to your surroundings to how your brain works.
If you’re anxious, you might:
- Feel your heart beat faster
- Breathe quickly
- Feel restless
- Have trouble focusing
Anxiety can feel different for everyone. You might get butterflies in your stomach, while someone else might feel itchy or have panic attacks.
Feeling anxious about a lot of things, whether they’ve happened or not, might mean you have an anxiety disorder or something similar.
Here are 10 natural ways to feel less anxious.
Get moving
A study in 2021 showed that being active can lower your chance of feeling anxious by about 60%.
Working out takes your mind off worrying thoughts and makes your brain release chemicals that help you feel less anxious, like:
- Serotonin
- GABA
- BDNF
- Endocannabinoids
Regular exercise also helps you focus better and strengthens your self-control, which can make you feel less anxious.
If you want to really get moving, try a HIIT class or go for a run. But if you prefer something calmer, Pilates and yoga are good options.
Watch your alcohol intake
Drinking a lot of alcohol can mess with the chemicals in your brain that affect your mood. This can make you feel more anxious.
To learn more, read the full article here.
