7 BEST Foods To Reduce Anxiety




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Ahhh…anxiety. Yes, it’s never pleasant to feel the heart beating wildly in your chest, that sweat which comes out profusely from your skin, to have those worrying thoughts hammering to your brain. Either you experience subtle signs of anxiety or you are struggling with an anxiety disorder, you can reap awesome benefits when you fuel your body with the right kind of food.

We also made a video on the foods to avoid if you have anxiety:

DISCLAIMER VISUALLY – We are not mental health professionals. This is a disclaimer that this video is for informative purposes only. It is not intended to diagnose or treat any condition. Please reach out to a qualified healthcare provider or mental health professional if you are struggling.

Writer: Syazwana Amirah
Script Editor: Isadora Ho
Script Manager: Kelly Soong
VO: Amanda Silvera
Animator: Aury
YouTube Manager: Cindy Cheong

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Life Stressing You Out? Ease It With These Great Ideas!

Stress is a condition that psychologically affects us all at some point in our lives. Different things can cause us to be stressed, such as losing a job, preparing for an exam or having to make difficult decisions. There are many ways to deal with stress, and the advice in the following article will show you the best ways.

One of the things that you can do when you are feeling anxious is to go to the spa and get a massage. This will help to reduce the amount of knots that you have in your body so that you can maintain your flexibility and reduce the strain that you feel.

A great way to reduce the stress that you experience is to reduce your caffeine intake. A large intake of caffeine can increase the levels cortisol in your body. Cortisol is the stress hormone in your body that helps to regulate many things including weight gain, mood swings, heart disease and diabetes. By decreasing your caffeine intake, you will naturally decrease your stress levels.

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To handle stress in your life, start by minimizing stress in your life. Something as simple as laying out your work clothing for the next day can give you a better start in the morning; it may give you a few extra minutes to relax as well, instead of running around looking for a stray shoe or favorite blue sweater.

Admit your stress. Each of us have our own stress signal, whether is it teeth gritting, neck pain, shoulder pain, shallow breathing, or loss of temper. Take time to figure out what yours is and then say out loud, “I am feeling stressed” once you start to feel that way. Saying it and realizing you are starting to feel stressed will help slow down the negative emotions.

When it comes to dealing with stress, you should consider getting a pet. This is important because not only have pets been known to decrease your stress level but also the time that you spend caring and nurturing your pet will help to take your mind off of whatever it is that is causing your stress.



One important tip to remember in stress reduction is to know your objectives. When you have a clear idea of your objective, you know exactly what kind of results you want to obtain. Knowing this will help you to act accordingly, in order to achieve those results and avoid being stressed out by unexpected results.

When you are feeling overwhelmed and are dealing with a great deal of stress, it is important to learn how to breathe. Stress is most common with fears, sadness and anger. When you feel any of these emotions, breathe and imagine you are breathing the emotions out of you. Awareness of what triggers stress is the first step to tackling it and breathing will ground you in the moment and make you aware of what you are feeling.

Exercise is wonderful to relieve stress. It gets your heart rate pumping and takes your mind off of the stressful events in your life. Consider activities such as walking, tennis, running, swimming or biking. Stress related chemicals are burned off during exercise and it is healthy for you and your heart!

Take some time out of your life to sit down and read about stress. Many times when you understand exactly how something works it allows you to be able to handle it much better. When you understand the psychology of stress, you should be better equipped to avoid it when it comes around.

One way to reduce stress is to go to bed an hour early. If you do this, you probably will naturally wake up before your alarm, which is a very relaxing feeling. By going to bed earlier, you will feel as though you have all the time in the world the next morning.

Consider purchasing spearmint oil as a stress-buster. Apply a small amount of spearmint oil to your neck and temples when you feel stressed. Minor luxuries like this can mean a world of difference against your stress, so give it a shot!

A great tip that can help you combat stress is to stop watching the news. Have you ever noticed that the news always focuses on negative events? You might be influenced negatively by the news without even knowing it. Ditching the news can help you keep your stress in check.

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If you’ve been feeling really stressed, finding a new hobby or refocusing on an old one can help you relax. Whether it’s gardening, knitting, hiking or painting, a hobby can help you step back from whatever is stressing you and get a new perspective on life. Take time out from each day to engage in your hobby.

A great tip that can help you relieve stress is to try and help out other people as often as you can. Helping other people is a great way to feel relaxed and good about yourself. You’ll be keeping your stress levels down and helping someone at the same time.

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Learning the technique of self hypnosis is a great way to relieve stress. The power of this technique lies in positive auto-suggestion and does not require anyone except yourself. It can induce states of deep relaxation and calmness. It reduces stress levels and reduces stress hormones, and can be very effective in controlling depression and anxiety also.

Lower your stress level with visualization. Research shows that visualizing calming images can be an effective method of relieving stress. Try to imagine yourself somewhere calm and peaceful, such as a pleasant garden or a relaxing beach, and let your stress drain away. Simply shut your eyes and allow yourself a few minutes of imagining yourself in a desirable location, whenever you need it most. This can largely impact how much stress you feel.

In conclusion, we are psychologically affect by stress at some point. Stress can be caused by many different factors, such as job loss or being faced with difficult choices. If you remember the advice from the article above, you can choose a method to help you deal with stress.



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