On a daily basis, patients come to the clinic who are suffering from Anxiety. The question is what is anxiety? According to WebMD “Anxiety is when you feel excessive, unrealistic worry and tension with little or no reason, and this is specifically about the future.” Every human being will face anxiety at some time in their life, which is normal. When you feel Anxiety on a regular basis then it can be a matter of concern.
Below are 7 tips to do if you suffer from Anxiety
- Learn Knitting: As strange as it sounds, while you knit the mind is distracted and not aware of anxiety. So it is a good time to go back to your mother’s and grandmother’s hobby and learn how to knit. Surprisingly knitting started with men. We recommend men to learn knitting as an anxiety buster.
- Styling your hair: This is more applicable to women when you start feeling anxious learn to style your hair. Similarly for men, when you feel anxious please undertake a grooming exercise. The undivided attention that you pay yourself is a form of self-appreciation and self-attention.
- Exercising: The mother of cures for anxiety is exercise. Whenever you have an anxiety attack or feel that an anxiety attack is coming on, start your exercise regime. Make exercise a regular part of your daily routine. You should exercise 50 minutes 5 times a week to reduce your anxiety.
- Cooking & Baking: Learn to cook and bake. Cooking and bake is an extremely engaging and satisfying activity. There is a sense of accomplishment, satisfaction, and happiness associated with cooking.
- Playing Games: Indulge yourself in games such as monopoly, sudoku and other board games. These are group activities and help keep the senses engaged and the mind alert. It also helps to play cards.
- Gardening: Gardening is one of the best stress busters. The feeling of the soil in your hands, and the nurturing and caring for plants and to see the saplings grow into flowers and vegetables is extremely satisfying and fulfilling.
- Sex: Often not mentioned, but spend more time being intimate with your partner. The feeling of bonding, appreciation, and relaxation is extremely fulfilling and mutually satisfying.
Next Steps
If you continue to feel anxious even after following these tips, it is suggested that you meet with an experienced Psychologist who will be able to listen to you without judgment and provide expert and professional advice.
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