No-one likes to feel over anxious … heart pounding, palms sweating, mouth dry….
…but anxiety is a natural and normal part of human life.
It is actually needed in certain situations…
Watch the video clips below, and read on, to find out more about anxiety...
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About Anxiety
Anxiety causes the production of adrenaline, which gets the body ready to cope with a fight or flight situation.
As far as the body is concerned, this could be a life or death situation - so it has to be prepared to deal with any threat.
The adrenaline causes physical changes in the body:
heart rate increases
blood sugar increases
breather faster
sweat
Other physical changes can go along with this anxiety:
palpitations
headaches
pain in chest or stomach
muscular tension and pain
nausea, vomiting and diarrhea
frequent urination
insomnia
fatigue
weakness or dizziness
Anxiety is actually not so much of a problem when there is a short term reason for you to be anxious. In these situations, some anxiety is normal.
If you do feel like the anxiety is too much, or is hindering your performance, you should consult your doctor, or look at some of the following natural remedies for anxiety, which can do a great deal to help.
When anxiety really does become a problem, is when you get anxious all the time, or over a long period of time …. Sometimes there does not even need to be an easily identifiable cause. Doctors call this ‘chronic anxiety’.
Long term chronic anxiety does a lot of harm to the body….
The body is designed only to deal with a short term threat and short term anxiety. When anxiety stress hormones and adrenaline flood the body, over a long period of time, this exhausts the adrenal glands.
You start to feel tired, and don’t cope well with stress. You are also much more likely to fall ill with any diseases or germs which you encounter.
What to do about Anxiety
If this is you, don’t despair … anxiety is a difficult illness to suffer from, but using natural remedies for anxiety, can help you considerably…
If your anxiety is new, or so severe that it disrupts your daily life, you should first consult your doctor.
Sometimes anxiety can have a physical cause, so it is important to get this checked out first.
If you do wish to use natural remedies for anxiety, most doctors will be able to incorporate this into your treatment plans.
If you are already taking prescribed medicines for anxiety, do not stop taking them, without first consulting your doctor. Your doctor will be able to help you gradually adjust your doses, to include a natural anxiety remedy.
Always remember to consult your healthcare provider before taking any decisions regarding your health.
Problems with Conventional Treatments for Anxiety
Conventional treatments for anxiety can be very effective, but do have some unpleasant side effects.
This may mean that you prefer to try natural remedies for anxiety – especially if you are likely to be taking treatments over the longer term…
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Benzodiazepines
Common side effects:
over sedation
memory loss
increasing tolerance to the drug, means increasing doses over time
Others – a herbal natural anxiety remedy – can be very effective but certainly should not be mixed with conventional treatments…
If you do wish to switch to natural remedies for anxiety, consult your doctor, who will be able to guide you through the process.
Certainly, do not stop taking any of your anxiety medications, and do not try to make the switch on your own.
Having said that, there are plenty of different natural remedies for anxiety you can try, short or long term, for mild (or more severe) anxiety, and alongside conventional remedies…
