Tips to Reduce Your Anxiety

I had no idea that so many Americans have problems with short-term anxiety. In any given year about 18 percent of us have an anxiety disorder which is a medical condition that results in people always being afraid or worried over a period of time. This figure is from the National Institute of Mental Health.

I'm not sure whether this is good news or bad news but you don't need an anxiety disorder to feel anxious.

Most people are anxious at least occasionally, especially when they're facing an important event such as a job interview, presenting to a prospective client, betting on a golf game, or meeting the parents of your son's girlfriend. The problem is that anxiety is linked closely with stress and can cause problems for the way you think.

The good news is that research has identified strategies that can reduce normal anxiety especially those that don't last very long. The problems arise when the anxiety is persistent and intense and interferes with your lifestyle. That's when you need to look for professional help.

In the meantime try facing your worries. When you face your concerns and decide what action to take, you have a feeling of control over your anxiety. Set aside certain times each day when you permit yourself to problem solve. There will be times when you find out you are not in control of your problem and there's nothing you can do about it. Just realizing that will help reduce your stress.

Opposite  to that , and keeping in mind that one size doesn't fit all, try to block out your problems when you're not actively involved in solving them. Switch mental focus or go for a ride on your bike. If your anxiety keeps rising, concentrate on your breathing and count out 10 deep, slow breaths.

Sharing your worries with good friends and family who are supportive is another good way to reduce anxiety. It's also a good way to boost your confidence

These tips should help you reduce your anxiety and lower your stress. If you still have trouble finding relief contact your primary doctor. It may be that you're reacting poorly to a medication or you're not getting enough sleep. Anxiety that persists more than a couple of weeks, interferes with your life, and you now have physical symptoms from the anxiety, it is probably a very good idea for you to have an assessment and treatment by a mental health professional.

It is difficult to even think about balancing your heath when your mind is anxius and unable to move.  Learn what you need to do to reduce anxiety so that you can enjoy living and have a full life.

To your success at a well balance life.

Ruthan Brodsky

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