How To Control Stress And Anxiety?
December 24th, 2008 | by Michael |
Shawna asked:
What are some good ways to reduce stress and anxiety and be able to focus/concentrate better?
Thanks for any advice, it is GREATLY appreciated!
EDUARDO
What are some good ways to reduce stress and anxiety and be able to focus/concentrate better?
Thanks for any advice, it is GREATLY appreciated!
EDUARDO
9 Responses to “How To Control Stress And Anxiety?”
By Ramqx28 R on Dec 24, 2008 | Reply
Working out and getting inside a Sauna at the end.
By yamking7 on Dec 27, 2008 | Reply
Here are some good ideas:
1. Do something that gets your heart rate up a bit like, walking, running, biking, and swimming.
2. Eat Whole, Organic foods like: Broccoli, Cabbage, Organic Brown Rice, Beans, Spinach, Sweet Potato, Apples, and other fruits and vegetables in their Natural State.
3. Avoid eating corn, white bread, white rice, white potatoes, candy, sodas, chips, and anything else that you already know you shouldn’t be eating.
4. Drink clean water as your beverage of choice. Avoid Fruit drinks and fruit juices (unless YOU juice them yourself)
5. Stop smoking, drinking beer & wine, and drinking coffee.
6. Get 8 hours of sleep each night.
7. Hang out with people who want to be healthy.
8. Avoid anything with High Fructose Corn Syrup.
9. Look into taking a multi-vitamin.
Tone up the muscles:
1. Join a gym and get a trainer.
2. If you’re short on cash, start a light stretching & yoga regimen.
3. Do push-ups, and light dumbbell curls for the upper body.
4. As I said above, walk, run, swim, and or bike
5. Take an aerobics class, a yoga class, or some other fitness class.
6. Join the local YMCA.
7. Buy or borrow this book by Bill Pearl called GETTING STRONGER.
In the book, he describes everything you need for a great fitness plan.
8. Crunches & Curl ups for the abs.
Mental Health:
1. Get a friend to talk to each day about your feelings.
2. If you have some money or insurance, get a counselor to talk to.
3. Learn how to meditate.
4. Join a support group for the issue you’re dealing with.
5. Ask your Higher Self (or God) for guidance.
6. Start keeping a diary or journal about your feelings & thoughts.
7. Write a ‘gratitude’ list every night.
8. Do something that makes you happy each day like: listen to your favorite music, draw, paint, write, or anything creative.
9. Do something for someone else who needs help.
10. If the above suggestions don’t improve your mental health, talk with your therapist about the possibility of taking some medication.
11. Check out the book FEELING GOOD by David Burns.
Take care of yourself
Yam King
By one&only<3 on Dec 29, 2008 | Reply
breathing. it sounds really dumb but with consistent slow breaths sometimes with closed eyes, it helps to control stress & anxiety. and also after a long day at work, try to treat yourself to something nice, like a nice long bath with scented candles, or a girls night out to a movie.
By Nichole on Jan 1, 2009 | Reply
Start breathing exercises, I have panic attacks and they got really bad for a while but after I have practiced fully breathing I feel a lot better. Also spend sometime alone, and just do things that relax you!
By mouse30227 on Jan 3, 2009 | Reply
You need to kno whats your best way to let stress out besides gettin violent like writing sexual things or stories may help as well as jus woiting anything and drawing and playin games jus hav to get your head to stop thinkin bout whats stressin you out as well as find a way tht helps you get stress free quickly and make sure its something youll enjoy doing such as gettinup and gettin active you probally need to yell and flex yourmuscles off to show how powerful beautiful and strong you are sum contact sports arent too bad lolz
By Ms.Miss. on Jan 6, 2009 | Reply
I think finding something to do that you like, such as finding a hobby or doing an activity that keeps you busy, helps you reduce stress because you’re not thinking much [about the things that usually worry you]. Exercise helps too, and also other activities like yoga, aerobics, and taking daily walks helps you keep off stress. A good night sleep isn’t a bad idea either, so your mind is always fresh and peaceful. Remember that stress/anxiety is all in your head, so it’s up to you to control your emotions and self. Try thinking positively about things, and try to take deep breaths when a hard situation approaches. Something that always helped me was my Ipod, and my cell phone. Whenever I felt distress, I simply listened to music or my favorite song, or called a friend and keep my head distracted.
By Naturewalker on Jan 9, 2009 | Reply
One of the best stress relievers is exercise. It also helps reduce or get rid of depression! Avoid caffeine after noon.
Talk to a good friend.
Yoga is good for relaxation, meditation, and focus. Other than that, turn off the TV and get off the computer after 10PM. Listen to some soft music and read. Take a relaxing bath. Keep the lights low.
Good luck!
By Carol G on Jan 11, 2009 | Reply
First: all toxic people gotta go..the ones who can’t live without drama and bring you into it. Down time everyday..just for you alone…doing whatever you like to do…I’ve had people get finger paints, water-color paints and play like a kid…it’s fun..de-stressing and a lot of big companies are paying for their workers to go for a day of kindergarten….we sometimes forget how easy it is to play and have fun…….
By Karen M on Jan 11, 2009 | Reply
B-complex vitamins are really good to keep u calm & focussed. They also give u an enegry boost. Just make sure u take them with food so u don’t get nauseated.