Aging means change, whether due to emotional loss, physical ailments, or mental decline. And for most of us, change brings anxiety. A Dutch study found that anxiety goes hand in hand with depression as we grow older, with women at greater risk than men. Since anxiety can be a risk factor in many diseases, it pays to conquer it by adopting any natural approaches that work for you, which are explained as follows.
Prevent panic attacks
Take the homeopathic remedy Aconite 30 c as soon as you start to feel panic rising to prevent it from developing. It is beneficial if you feel convinced you are about to die. Don’t feel bad about this experience; it’s more common than you think.
Meditate on a thought.
Think about the following quotation attributed to Mark Twain when anxiety strikes: “I’m an old man and have known many troubles, but most of them have never happened.”
Money troubles
If you tend to fret about financial security and spend hours studying bank statements and doing frantic calculations, take one dose of the homeopathic remedy Ars.Alb 30 c. File bank statements away, and go and do something enjoyable.
Knead putty
Buy yourself a few pots of silly putty – choose an outrageous color. When you feel angry or can’t get a grip on an issue, knead out your tension or throw the putty against a wall. When you can’t stand it, throw the putty in the garbage can.
Saddle up
Try horse riding. Horses are considered to be highly responsive to human emotional states and are increasingly used therapeutically. Practitioners suggest that spending time with horses heightens social relationships and promotes teamwork, in addition to fostering emotional growth.
Burn sandalwood oil
Place & drop of this meditation-enhancing essential oil in a room vaporizer to calm the mind and rejuvenate the nerves. Enjoy the balsamic woodiness of the scent.
Float away
To experience complete peace, try a session in a flotation tank. This luxurious treat guarantees total darkness, stillness, and (if you choose one without whale music) complete silence. Note how much clarity you gain after a session.
Drink camomile tea
Camomile has a sedative, muscle-relaxant effect and works on the same part of the brain as antianxiety drugs. Steep tea bags for at least 7 minutes, or use two bags per cup.
Connecting with the breath
When you feel tired or restless, close your eyes and be aware of the flow of breath in and out. Feel it cool on your upper lip and warm in your nostrils. This calm space for retreat is always there, waiting for you to drop into it.
Driver shrug
At the wheel, lift your shoulders toward your ears. Squeeze tightly, then drop on an exhalation. Repeat, then roll your shoulders up, back, and down. Reverse the movement.
Bathing in green
Being surrounded by greenery can reduce nervous and muscular tension and promote calm positivity. If you commute to work through the countryside, bathe in the different shades of green. In town, make diversions to spend daylight hours walking through parks.
Candle meditation
Light a candle and sit in front of it. When your body feels relaxed and your breathing is calm, begin to stare at the flame. Allow the light to erase thoughts from the present moment. Close your eyes and see your flame of life within. However brightly it’s burning right now, give thanks. When you feel ready to blow out the candle, keep the thought of the flame within you burning bright.
Cry it out
If you feel like weeping, it sheds stress hormones and can make you feel pleasantly emptied and able to start again. Laughter is another natural healer.
Be good enough
It’s enough to be a good enough mother, boss, lover, employee, or carer. Free yourself from having to achieve perfection all the time. When demands pile up and everyone expects something, do what you can, keeping the perspective that in five years it probably won’t matter.
Come back to the body.
Lie on your back with legs stretched out, arms by your side. Close your eyes and visualize all the water within your body. Start to roll slowly onto one side, picturing liquid within each of your cells tipping almost imperceptibly. Continue to roll onto your front, trying not to jolt the water within. Keep rolling to the other side and onto your back again, taking as long as you need, so as not to upset the water. This exercise may take 20 minutes.
Daydream downtime
Don’t schedule every minute of the day for achieving stuff. Take time out while commuting, sitting at a desk, or in the park to daydream, staring into space, and following wherever your thoughts go.
As you navigate the complexities of anxiety, keep in mind that you're not alone in this journey. With patience, self-compassion, and the right strategies, you can learn to manage anxiety and find peace. Take small steps towards healing, prioritize your mental health, and celebrate every victory along the way. You are stronger than you think, and a more calm and empowered you is waiting on the other side.
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