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1. Limit caffeine intake

Caffeine is a stimulant, and in many ways, anxiety is a state of overstimulation. 

Caffeine intake can impact anxiety in individuals, but the relationship is sometimes complicated. Some research has indicated that a high level of caffeine consumption is linked to increased anxiety in men but not women. However, other instances have shown that low levels of caffeine intake may be linked to reducing experiences of anxiety.

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Anxiety -- in small doses -- is a normal part of human life. However, it can become a serious problem when it becomes too frequent, intense or disconnected from reality. Healthy anxiety levels can help warn us about potential threats and increase our reaction speeds. But with an anxiety disorder,...

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4. Practice deep breathing

Many therapists and psychologists recommend breathing techniques for reducing anxiety and finding calm. One benefit of deep (diaphragmatic) breathing is a 

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Studies have selectively shown instances of herbal tea consumption being linked to a decline in experiences of anxiety. These studies have been limited in the scope of teas used and the demographics involved. However, many of them have provided significant data. One showed that lavender herbal te...

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In part due to the legal status of CBD and the plant it's derived from, quality research has been limited. As the market and legislation stabilize (CBD can be derived from hemp, now federally legal) more research will be conducted. Until then, using CBD for anxiety is likely to be controversial a...

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8. CBD products

Recent studies and trends have looked at CBD , a cannabinoid found in cannabis and hemp plants, as a treatment for anxiety. A limited meta-analysis of such research has found that

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7. Use journaling to process things

Journaling is a technique that has been used to help cope with anxiety for a long time. With anxiety, the mind often fails to process emotions and events in a healthy and coherent manner. Journal...

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  • Generalized anxiety disorder : This is the most common type of anxiety disorder. When the onset of anxiety can occur around many different situations or events, without clear linkage to one kind, it is often categorized as generalized anxiety.
  • Obsessive-compu...

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The bottom line

While chronic and severe anxiety treatment often needs the assistance of a medical professional, many day-to-day anxiety symptoms can be somewhat alleviated through natural anxiety remedies. If you still experience chronic or severe symptoms despite utilizing anxiety home remedies, speak with a m...

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9 Tips To Relieve Anxiety Without Medication

We all experience anxiety at some point, but when it starts to interfere with your daily functioning, it can become a disorder. According to the American Psychiatric Ass...

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Regular journaling can help to reduce or prevent heightened anxiety, although the impact varies between people. Some studies have sought to take journaling into the digital age and have tested online positive affect journaling . Like other studies of journaling as an anxiety coping mechanism, the...

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3. Try herbal tea or supplements

If you experience high anxiety levels, a warm cup of herbal tea could help in more than one way. The ritual of sitting still and drinking tea, as well as the consumption of warm liquid, can all help to calm and so...

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Social anxiety disorder: Many people feel some anxiety when engaging in or thinking about social situations. However, it may be a social anxiety disorder if these feelings are debilitating and recurring. 

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5. Meditation and mindfulness

Both meditation and mindfulness techniques have been shown to reduce experiences of anxiety. However, studying these approaches within a clinical framework has been challenging, and further research is needed.

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Many people report positive mood and anxiety impacts from meditation and mindfulness practices. A meta-study of research on the effects of mindfulness-based therapy has shown a significant correlation between mindfulness practices and a reduction of anxiety. Similarly, a meta-analysis of studies ...

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How caffeine affects your body can vary significantly between people. Suppose you notice heightened anxiety in the first hour or two after consuming caffeine. In that case, you might try consuming less next time and see if it reduces the anxiety.

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9. Sleep with a weighted blanket

Studies have shown that using weighted blankets may help reduce experiences of anxiety . Research in this area has been limited, and further study is needed before weighted blankets become a clinically accepted remedy for anxiety. But for mo...

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9 Natural Remedies For Anxiety

Although natural remedies for anxiety can be helpful for many people, these are not always enough to deal with anxiety disorders. If you find that natural remedies don't sufficiently help with your anxiety, consider speaking about anxiety treatment with a medical expert in mental health.

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Panic disorder: Panic is similar to anxiety but dramatically heightened. A panic episode can feel like a heart attack or other life-threatening event and comes on with an overwhelming sense of fear or dread.

Post-traumatic stress disorder: PTSD is a response to a particular traumatic event ...

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6. Exercise daily

Regular exercise is one of the most recommended anxiety home remedies. The

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Medications and therapy are two of the most common treatments for anxiety, and they're highly effective. But there are also natural anxiety remedies like exercise, meditation and breathing exercises that may be able to address your symptoms.

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2. Use aromatherapy to relax

Smell plays a special role in the human body. This sense is more directly connected to the brain than the other senses. Based on smell, our brains can determine important information about our environment and how we should respond. For in...

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Smell plays a special role in the human body. This sense is more directly connected to the brain than the other senses. Based on smell, our brains can determine important information about our environment and how we should respond. For instance, in a state of anxiety, the sense of smell becomes b...

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