By Terrie Johnson | UAB Community Health & Human Services Intern

Anxiety can weigh a person down since it is associated with feeling restless. In some extreme cases, it may lead to stress and the subsequent development of depression. Dealing with anxiety by easing it is critical to prevent the development of risk factors that could affect holistic well-being. Numerous strategies centered on self-care or advanced by professionals can be provided to lead to positive outcomes. It is also relevant for one to be aware of the signs and symptoms to institute the desired intervention measures. Thus, some of the ways to ease anxiety are provided below.

Numerous solutions can be applied to deal with the feeling of restlessness. For example, behavioral therapy is a critical approach toward mitigating the experience of anxiety episodes. This intervention involves coaching individuals to exemplify desirable traits, such as limiting fear to reduce nervousness. Additionally, deep breathing allows one to relax the mind and body muscles (Bandealy et al., 2021). Its relevance concerns decreasing the effects of anxiety. As such, one is likely to feel relieved from anxiety feelings. One should also be involved in physical exercise. It is an effective strategy to prevent anxiety when faced with stressful situations. Criticality in observing the above practices will help restore mental well-being.

Other than the above practices, one can participate in social activities. For example, an individual can participate in sports, singing, and dancing. These activities will offer an opportunity to relax the mind and the body. Thus, they will provide the motivation to avoid anxiety and its related symptoms. Meditation is also a pertinent practice that can alleviate nervous feelings (Bandealy et al., 2021). For example, engaging in yoga can enhance mental control and creativity. These aspects allow an individual to think positively about situations and avoid anxiety. Therefore, the above critical practices will help ease tense feelings and anxiety. 

Reference

Bandealy, S. S., Sheth, N. C., Matuella, S. K., Chaikind, J. R., Oliva, I. A., Philip, S. R., Jones, P. M., & Hoge, E. A. (2021). Mind-body interventions for anxiety disorders: A review of the evidence base for Mental Health Practitioners. FOCUS, 19(2), 173–183. https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.focus.20200042