4 Best Anxiety Busters

Anxiety is something we all suffer from at one time or another. Some people have an anxiety disorder which involves persistent feelings of anxiety or dread that interfere with everyday life. Many of us suffer from situational anxiety that clears up once the situation is resolved. Anxiety is no fun to live with and most of us want it gone as soon as possible. Here are some simple ways to get rid of it quickly.

1. Reroute Your Thoughts

Train yourself to recognize when your thoughts are going into worry mode and send them elsewhere. Start thinking about what you'll have for dinner, the garden you're planting, or what to get your child for their birthday. After a while, this thought shifting will become automatic. The more you practice redirecting your mind, the more natural it becomes.

2. Go Outside

Often when we're feeling overwhelmed or scared, we want to burrow into a cave and stay safely tucked away. This doesn't help. Go outside and breathe in the fresh air, enjoy the natural light and admire the green plants. Spending time outside improves mood and self-esteem — thus lowering anxiety. Even a 10–15 minute walk can shift your nervous system significantly.

3. Get Up and Move

Exercise is one of the best anti-anxiety activities you can do. If you're in the middle of a panic attack you probably won't feel like working out, and that's understandable. Do it anyway! Physical movement burns off excess adrenaline and cortisol, helps regulate the nervous system, and releases endorphins that naturally calm the mind and improve mood.

4. Get Professional Help

If your anxiety is getting worse or just not significantly improving, it may be time to call in the pros. Hypnosis helps people rewire their brains and significantly reduce anxiety. By working at the subconscious level, hypnosis addresses the root cause of anxious patterns rather than just managing symptoms. Feeling calmer and happier is completely possible. Contact Dr. Melissa Rich or a professional in your area if you need help.