One in four adults will have an anxiety disorder in their lifetime. The symptoms can vary from person to person, but your anxiety can keep you up at night, keep you from functioning at work or at home, give you fear, muscle tension, panic attacks, and even chronic indigestion. It’s something that you need to talk to your doctor about, but in addition to that there are many safe no-medication home remedies that you can try to alleviate your anxiety.
Having an anxiety attack can cause a lot of problems at home and at work, which is why many people prefer homeopathic remedies that they can use in an instant to alleviate their symptoms, such as:
Omega 3s: Eating foods that are high in Omega-3s help keep your heart healthy and can protect you against depression and anxiety. Taking Omega-3 fatty acids supplements over an extended period of time can help reduce anxiety. Make it a habit to include fish in your diet at least once a week, preferably salmon, which is high in Omega-3s.
Tea: Chamomile tea is known to help calm your nerves and even help you sleep. It contains compounds similar to the brain receptors found in Valium. Green tea contains L-theanine, which is an amino acid that can help curb a rising heart rate and blood pressure, also helping reduce anxiety.
Exercise: One of quickest ways to cope with anxiety is to start moving. Research shows that at least 30 minutes of exercise 3 to 5 times a week can help alleviate anxiety as much as anxiety medications, except the anxiety-relieving effects of exercise may last longer than those of drugs.
Lavender: Growing lavender in your back garden might be a good idea if you suffer from anxiety. Lavender has been widely studied and the smell of it can help treat signs of anxiety, such as restlessness, nervousness, and even insomnia.
Anxiety is a real problem. Visit your doctor and talk to him about what you are feeling. Visit the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration website where you will find useful resources and information about anxiety disorders.