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What are some natural ways of curing anxiety?

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Last Updated: 12/14/2021 at 6:51pm
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FrancescaGabrielle
October 23rd, 2014 3:17am
There are many natural ways of helping anxiety! Drinking chamomile tea, taking herbal supplements, seeing a Holistic doctor, exercising for twenty minutes a day, getting extra sleep, getting massages, acupuncture, yoga, meditation and practicing deep breathing exercises are all different natural ways of helping anxiety!
Ymellone
October 10th, 2014 3:11pm
Find a distraction. A person that can cure this for you, a person that can make you feel good about yourself.
Maui
September 10th, 2014 8:57pm
Take deep breath and walk for a while. Listening calm music and close my eyes. Usually calming, relaxing podcast are very helpful.
eeveeon
December 4th, 2017 8:31pm
While there is no ~cure~ for anxiety per se, these can work as good alternatives to alleviate your symptoms. They may reduce your symptoms for a long period of time which you may consider a cure, which is great, however for others they may only work temporarily. - Meditation - Yoga - Deep breathing exercises - Distraction (with hobbies) - Speaking it out to a friend/family member or caring alternative. - Writing, drawing - Exercise - Self-Care - Avoid alcohol - Reduce caffeine intake - Reduces risk of aggravating certain conditions. - Stress management - Pursuing an enjoyable activity or verbalising frustration to - reduce stress and improve mental health. - Quitting smoking - Quitting smoking tobacco. - Relaxation techniques - Rhythmic exercise and other activities that reduce symptoms of stress - Healthy diet
emergeintolight
November 10th, 2014 4:33am
I'm unsure of any natural cures, but you can alleviate anxiety through diaphragmatic breathing, self assessment, and changing your thought process. If you're experiencing an onset of a panic attacks, you can count the wrinkles on your palm, which works in many cases.
lyricalPond11
November 3rd, 2014 12:59pm
Exercise, a low sodium, a low caffeine diet and plenty of sleep can do wonders for curing anxiety in a natural non-invasive way.
lonelyghost
October 21st, 2014 5:17am
A natural way to cure anxiety is to take big, deep breaths. Also stretching while taking long, hot showers.
Rikka617
September 23rd, 2014 3:57pm
Sleeping well, organizing and trying to not think about it too much! That way you'll be more calm and more confident!
hope4peace20
September 14th, 2014 8:13pm
In my opinion, the best way to cure anxiety is to just take a deep breath. We feel tense and uneasy when were anxious and sometimes we just need to calm down and breathe.
Lalaxoxo
December 1st, 2015 7:45pm
Listening to natural sounds, taking deep breaths. I always find this relaxing when my anxiety is playing up.
Anonymous
December 29th, 2015 5:07am
Try exercising, taking a nice jog or walk through a park. Bathing or taking a warm shower. Sitting out in the sun an getting fresh air away from all the things you may be nervous of. In a more general way try remembering what is causing your anxiety, and work on different ways to get around or by what might be causing it. Talking to somebody about it is a good way to relieve what you may be anxious about, and help you realize what you may not understand.
AutumnBreeze92
January 5th, 2018 4:22pm
Those are few natural ways to cure anxiety Listening to music, exercises, meditation, Healthy Foods, Get enough rest, Get enough sleep, Live with nature, mindfulness exercises. self compassion.
mightywindbag
January 4th, 2016 1:18pm
For me I am not sure 'curing' applies at the moment but I do find that avoiding alcohol and caffeine helps enormously. Breathing correctly is hugely important and on youtube you can find some easy to follow vids on deep breathing to help you feel calm.
mike251
January 18th, 2016 9:31pm
Changing your thought process is #1. Really, follow anything Aaron Beck and David Burns say about anxiety and CBT. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) truly will change anxiety. It changed my anxiety. It is effective as medication for anxiety, if not more effective. When you quit taking medication anxiety will return, but with CBT the change is lasting, if you put the work in.
Anonymous
October 1st, 2015 2:54am
If you can do a hobby of some kind it will help you disconnect from the stress.
RoxyCares13
March 1st, 2016 11:25pm
Some of these may sounds silly, but having a bath, practicing mindfulness, staying active, eating healthy, relaxing with a book, lighting scented candles (carefully), doing/starting a hobby you enjoy, keeping contact with friends & family, playing with your pet, taking active steps to eliminate triggers or stressors - think that cause you anxiety. When I was anxious, people suggested having a bath to relax and I would think 'yeah, it's not that easy!', but combine some of these things together and it really can help to lessen the anxiety.
Syntthetics
May 9th, 2016 1:07am
Do things you enjoy, basically any hobbies you have. That's always done the trick for me. In my case, that's gaming, playing the guitar, things like that.
ListenLady
September 21st, 2015 11:19am
There are many ways you can ease anxiety but there is no proven cure, some of these ways do help people so anxiety isn't an issue anymore and you feel "cured" it may be one method that helps you, or a mixture of a few methods that works for you because everyone is different. Some ways that help people are cognitive behavioural therapy, talking therapids and meditation. There are natural herbal remedies you can try too instead of taking medication, I personally have used Kalms tablets which are all natural and contain calming ingredients. Bach rescue remedies are another herbal item you can buy, they make sprays, gum, sweets and pastilles which give you a burst of calmIng herbs when you feel anxiety or panic setting in, I used these as emergency helpers so if I felt my anxiety reaching a high point or the onset of a panic attack I would chew a sweet until the feelings subsided. There are lots of brands that make calming items, st Johns wort is another herb to try.
LovelyLex
September 14th, 2015 7:25am
Distractions. Finding other things to keep my mind off of whatever is causing my anxiety seems to help me cope better. Whether it be drawing, listening to music, reading, watch funny things, anything that could distract me eventually calms me down (:
Anonymous
September 27th, 2016 7:48am
Breathing exercises, mindful meditation, sometimes gently yoga can help significantly with anxiety..
Anonymous
October 10th, 2016 1:47pm
A natural way of curing anxiety is to take deep breaths and try to forget about your problems for a moment. Meditation also helps.
Anonymous
November 16th, 2014 4:31am
Meditation is a really good way to cure anxiety. Breathing exercises and power poses can also help a person gain more confidence and get rid of their anxiety. Self talk can help motivate a person and allow them to do the things they want.
quietLion4
January 30th, 2018 9:25pm
For me, I found Mindfulness extremely useful. 7Cups comes with some mindfulness resources, and there are tons of apps and sites online with others too.
endearingLion70
March 5th, 2018 10:18pm
Practice mindfulness. Any type of physical activity. Alternative thinking, looking at the logic rather than the emotional. Activities that distract like music, reading.
NannyBird84
June 4th, 2018 6:49pm
There are countless ways and it is individual specific. Some ways that research has proved to be effective would to be eating healthy, exercising doing something you like, doing an activity you enjoy (knitting reading), talking to a trusted loved one, mindfulness are all ways.
8emily8
June 18th, 2018 2:54am
I use the 4-7-8 method in which i take a deep breath in through the nose for 4 seconds, hold it for 7 and the release through the mouth for 8 seconds.
Anonymous
June 18th, 2018 4:28pm
breathing exercises, writing, and going for walks have always personally helped me cope with anxiety.
tnsweetea
July 8th, 2019 6:10am
There are a few natural remedies for anxiety. I have used everything from essential oils to breathing exercises. When I feel that I am overwhelmed, I used peppermint and lavender oil in a diffuser or I rub the oils on my chest using a cotton round, diluted with water. I lie down and do some breathing exercises. If I cannot use oils and I find my anxiety becomes overwhelming, I will take deep breaths in the nose and out the mouth. If I am in a public setting, and I find myself becoming overwhelmed with anxiety, I will usually find a bathroom to gather myself and to just breathe until I am ready to go back out. There is never any shame in having to take a break to breathe and relax. Always make your mental health a priority!
Anonymous
August 19th, 2019 12:57am
Not everyone subscribes to Maslow's hierarchy of needs, but personally, self-care means taking care of all of oneself, not just mental or physical health. Taking time to bathe, eat breakfast, remind oneself of their impact, and the like can do wonders for whatever health aspect is struggling. Relaxing with some tea won't always help somebody with a nervous brain, and staying away from the Internet isn't going to make a headache feel better, but taking care of one can make the other(s) much, much easier. Also, just having someone know about one's struggles is helpful, so there's no sense of aloneness in the world. One knows they have support because their friend is already in the know and would gladly help.
meaningfulmic
April 6th, 2020 4:59pm
Anxiety is a natural response in our body. If anxiety becomes bothersome, we can manage it by taking deep or relaxed breaths. Controlling our breathing tells our body to relax and calms our mind. Try breathing in a box! By this I mean breath in for 4 counts, hold for 4 counts, exhale for 4 counts, and hold for 4 counts. You can even imagine drawing a box in the air as you breath. Another way to use breath to reduce anxiety is by placing one hand on your chest and the other on your belly. Maybe even close your eyes. Relax your breathing and notice what your breath feels like in your body. Pay attention to how your belly expands. How does the calm breathing make you feel? There are more ways to use breathing to help your anxiety, these are just a few! Next time you feel overly anxious, try using your breath to calm yourself. Isn't it amazing how we can monitor and regulate our thoughts and emotions simply by breathing?