Anxiety disorders directly affect a person’s productivity and peace of mind. However, recovery is possible with the help of proper mental health support. There are different types of anxiety disorders like obsessive-compulsive disorder, anxiety from phobias, general anxiety disorder, panic disorder and stress. If anxiety persists, there’s a high chance that you might face problems with family, social life and the employment sector as well. 

If you’re suffering from anxiety, you must first be aware of the same. Relaxation techniques, correct breathing techniques, music and mindfulness, can help you cope with stress. If the level of anxiety is less, you can also control the same by reading books. 

Read on to learn more about controlling anxiety and coping with stress.

Four practical ways of managing anxiety

Practice breathing techniques

For any individual who suffers from anxiety, practising breathing techniques is essential. You don’t need to visit a professional to learn the correct breathing technique. Place one hand on the lower abdomen and the other on the chest and breathe slowly to effectively control anger, stress and mood swings.

Enrol for cognitive therapy

By enrolling on a cognitive therapy session, you can change how your thoughts, beliefs, and opinions are triggered by anxiety. Cognitive therapy is an effective way to reduce stress, especially for people with phobias. It includes logical self-talk, attention training and cognitive restructuring sessions that help an individual get rid of negative thoughts and start building positive opinions about everything around them.

Enrol for behaviour therapy

Another major session that you can opt for is behaviour therapy. In this kind of therapy, the mental health Counsellor will help you understand your behaviour and logically think about the changes you need to bring to your behaviour to incorporate positivity in your life.

Make dietary adjustments

Magnesium is one of the essential minerals that help the muscles to relax. In case you are suffering from anxiety, depression, stress or insomnia, then add foods which contain high magnesium so that your muscle tissues can rest easily. Moreover, adequate Vitamin B and calcium intake can also exaggerate anxiety symptoms in the body. Hence change your dietary routine and include foods like cereals, leafy vegetables and low-fat dairy products in your everyday meal. 

At MYND Integrative Counselling, we help people with anxiety with mindfulness, cognitive, and behaviour therapies. To get appropriate help, approach us and book an appointment.