| The best treatment for anxiety disorders is cognitive | | | | fresh fruits and vegetables. |
| behavioral therapy, which means changing the way | | | | Limit caffeine and sugar |
| you think about things. For example, if you're | | | | One of the best treatments for anxiety is to limit you |
| subconsciously afraid to drive your car then you focus | | | | intake of caffeine and sugar. Caffeine increases |
| on determining why you're afraid and changing the | | | | anxiety and can lead to panic attacks. Sugary foods |
| way you're thinking about it. Cognitive therapy is best | | | | lead to spikes in your blood sugar and then you'll crash |
| when conducted by a qualified professional but there | | | | again, adding to your fatigue and anxiety. |
| are certain things you can do on your own to help | | | | Skip alcohol and Nicotine |
| alleviate your anxiety. | | | | Alcohol may seem like it reduces your anxiety but as it |
| Ask for help and support | | | | wears off your anxiety level actually increases. And |
| It always helps to have someone you can reach out | | | | the calming effect you get from cigarettes isn't from |
| to who you can lean on when you start feeling bad. | | | | the nicotine, it's because you generally sit down and |
| Concentrate on building up a support network of | | | | relax when you smoke. Smoking actually leads to |
| friends and family who you can call when you start to | | | | higher anxiety levels. |
| feel overwhelmed. There's strength in numbers. | | | | Exercise |
| Adopt healthy eating habits | | | | Perhaps the best treatment for anxiety that you can |
| Your day should begin with a healthy breakfast and | | | | take charge of yourself is getting enough physical |
| you should eat small meals frequently throughout the | | | | exercise. Exercise reduces stress and anxiety levels, |
| day. By skipping meals or going to long in between | | | | lowers blood pressure and increases your physical and |
| your blood sugar will drop which can lead to feelings of | | | | mental energy. |
| anxiety and irritability. Eat plenty of whole grains and | | | | |