Three Ways to Fight Overwhelm and Anxiety Before It Ever Gets Started
Does life often make you anxious?
Does life often make you anxious?
About six months ago, I noticed I was having anxiety attacks almost every other day. There wasn’t too much stress in my life, rather I didn’t think so. While I have hypothyroidism and realizing anxiety is a side affect of the disease I sought an understanding of the triggers that may cause overwhelm.
Not knowing where to begin, I started to look at my diet. Immediately, I considered caffeine and sugar may be contributing to the problem. While drinking 1/2 cup of coffee and 6–7 glasses of ice tea every day — I considered maybe this was part of the problem of my anxiety.
I’m conscious about eating sweets and limit myself on raw sugar and go more for natural sugars. Then I looked at daily stressors that almost everyone has to contend with. Stressors like paying your bills, making medical appointments, managing your financial business, working a job, deciding on what to do next.
I didn’t think my stressors were too difficult to live with, but realize they may have added to my anxiety.
I dislike that feeling of overwhelm and being so anxious I can't think clearly. Plus it makes be feel discomfort in my chest.
Here are three natural ways to fight anxiety
Listen to music. When I listen to music, it seems like all my thoughts disappear. After getting into the beat of the music, my anxiety and overwhelm starts to drop.
Breathe — First I stop everything and become still. Then I take several deep breaths, about ten. The anxiety leaves me. What a relief!
3. Walking. I walk at a fast pace. I aim for walking half of a mile. When I feel my anxiety coming down I listen to music. After a short time, my anxiety is usually gone.
I feel like my old self again. If you experience anxiety and overwhelm, please try these techniques and see they work for you.
Take Away
Anxiety and overwhelm are damaging to your health and mental state. Both can be controlled with exercise and music. Some people may need to take meds to help, but going the natural way will benefit you.
Thanks for reading.