Anxiety Management During Stress
We are very much aware of stress and how it can be physically and mentally draining. There are people who manage stress well, while other have difficulties. Stress, if not dealt properly with could actually transform into anxiety. There are people who feels stressed when they are in an open space, about to give a speech, or other irrational fears. I would like to help my fellow people deal with this predicament. So, allow me to talk about anxiety management during stress.
There is a huge similarity with anxiety and panic attacks. Most of the time, they even overlap. The difference is with the duration. Anxiety lingers, and it takes time before it subsides. On the other hand, panic attack comes in with a speed but it easily wears down. Both of these episodes can affect your breathing, sleeping, and other daily activities.
You probably experience stress during work. You have to beat the deadline. Hence, you work until the wee hours of the night. You are working to pay the bills, please your boss, and enjoy a better quality of life. However, something’s got to give, and it’s your health. Now, how can you deal with all of this? You need to manage your anxiety. You have to do some alterations with your lifestyle to beat stress.
Ten percent of the population suffer or will suffer from anxiety attack. There are people who resort to medicines, therapy, or alternative treatments. Managing anxiety does not have to be financially demanding. You may resort to natural medications that would not add to your monetary problems. This is by applying proper diet, exercise, proper sleep, and breathing exercises into your routine.
Try to check your usual diet. Since you are stressed out, you probably reach out for foods that are sweet or high in sugar. You may just pop a candy for a fix or open a bar of chocolate. If you need to be up until two in the morning, the best thing to wake you up would be a dose of caffeine. An extra shot of espresso in your iced latte can give you the jitters and later anxiety. A diet that is high in sugar and caffeine puts you in the risk of developing anxiety. Most of all, you may have a hard time sleeping at night due to these ingredients.
Cut out on sugar and caffeine. Do this gradually so your body can adjust well. Abrupt change might just give your body more stress. When you are anxious, your body naturally feels jittery, you can’t sleep and you may even have palpitations. Caffeine and sugar are just the add-ons that could heighten these symptoms of anxiety attack, so manage what you eat and drink. Instead of caffeine, have an apple. This is the best alternative to coffee. You may have some nuts and crackers to chew on when you have hunger pangs. This will help you cut out on sugar.
You need to have exercise, at least 20-30 minutes every day. This will bring much needed oxygen into your body, and it improves your heart too. This will help your mind divert from work or other concerns that you are thinking off. You may join a gym near your place to meet some people, or you may jog around your neighbourhood. It can also improve your sleeping pattern. A good exercise provides a good night sleep.
Last in our list of anxiety management during stress is the breathing exercise. This can be of help during the anxiety attack, or it can be a practice to help you prevent an incoming one. Do an inhale-exhale exercise before you sleep, or the first thing during morning. Inhale while you count mentally to four. Bring in the fresh air into your lungs. For 7 counts, hold your breath. Afterwards, exhale for 8 counts. This practice helps your breathing to normalize, and rid of the stress within you.
Simon Crabb has successfully battled with panic attacks. He is now in control of his condition, instead of it controlling him. He enjoys sharing his experiences, treatment reviews, and triumphs over panic through blogging. Visit his site about his experiences with panic attacks to grab free tactics on how to reduce stress, panic and anxiety.
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