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Are there lifestyle changes I can make to help with my anxiety?

Profile: Stevie1
Stevie1 on Oct 10, 2014
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Sure! Becoming organized and have a planner could definitely help with your anxiety. Being prepared does wonders!
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Profile: TaylorK17
TaylorK17 on Nov 2, 2014
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I think exercise is a great way to relieve anxiety. Becoming a physically healthy person does wonders for your mental health as well.
Profile: RegularSoul
RegularSoul on Nov 15, 2014
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I think that if you find out what triggers your anxiety the choose to refrain from running into them, that just might help.
Profile: Greatlistener87
Greatlistener87 on Nov 10, 2015
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Yes its good if you can start your day with something positive and move along from there. Always try new things and move forward in everything that you do.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Nov 14, 2015
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-Find fulfilling hobbies that will keep your mind stimulated and occupied. -Sleep well-make a sleep schedule and sleep for as much as you need. -Surround yourself with compassionate, understanding people who are similar to you. Have somebody to express your feelings to. -If you are suffering from severe anxiety, do consider medication that can ease you into the situations that make you anxious, until you become more comfortable in them. -Exercise and release all your pent-up nerves and energy. Moreover, exercising promotes the release of endorphins, or "feel-good chemicals". -Don't shy away from yourself and who you are. Analyze your thoughts and behavior, understand why you do what you do and embrace it. All of it-the good and the bad.
Profile: Sisiphus
Sisiphus on Jan 11, 2016
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implementing a daily routine so you know what you're going to do and what to expect, and don't have to worry about forgetting important things can take the edge off general anxiety and allow you to focus on things that matter.
Profile: ListeningCae
ListeningCae on Jan 18, 2016
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What I found works for me is to settle into a routine, one that I can expect and plan for the day before. It does take effort to plan things out, but taking the steps to, say, cook lunch the day before, set out my clothes the day before, and pack my bags for work/school the day before, I am less anxious about forgetting or missing something. It prevents disasters. I set a schedule for myself with my phone right before sleeping, so I know exactly what to do upon waking up. I even have notifications/alarms for eating and showering, basic stuff like that. When I leave all these small decisions and steps up to a quiet notification telling me what to do, then I spend less time worrying about my day-to-day actions. It reduces decision-making, which is a big part of my anxiety.
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jan 26, 2016
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Try personal development & researching about nutrition. Lots of things can be causing your anxiety without you even knowing it. good luck :)
Profile: votefornumber6
votefornumber6 on May 24, 2016
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Yes! There are actually a number of lifestyle changes that can help quell anxiety. Yoga, especially first thing in the morning, can be a great help. There are plenty of instructional videos on Youtube that are geared specifically toward alleviation of depression and anxiety, as well as DVDs you can purchase and classes that you can take (this will vary by area). Regular exercise can help with anxiety as well, especially cardio (walking, jogging, running, elliptical machine, etc.). There are also other less physical activities that can help with anxiety, if you are unable to perform the aforementioned activities for any reason-- one is meditation, which is possible to learn from a book or video (again there are Youtube videos that can instruct you) but I've found that if you can find a meditation studio near you, having a personal instructor can really help. Diet is something that can help but it's difficult to give specific advice in this area because it varies from person to person. Seeing a registered dietitian/nutritionist can help you figure out a plan that works for you. Lastly, listening to music that you like is a great way to alleviate anxiety. Studies have shown that listening to music actually releases pleasurable chemicals in your brain, so even something as simple as listening to your favorite songs more often can help you feel better!
Profile: Anonymous
Anonymous on Jul 18, 2016
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I go vegan and i feel like i live for the purpose on morality and that makes me feeling better......
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