Stress Relief

We get it. Anxiety’s a pain. It’s a little more than the nervousness you might feel before, say, giving a public speech, and a little less than full-on panic. It might make you feel out of control and certainly adds a layer of difficulty and emotional fatigue to your everyday life. Thankfully, though, we’re here to help and you’ve got many DIY natural anxiety remedies at your disposal. It goes without saying that the best natural anxiety remedies are those that meet your specific needs, and finding those may take a little experimentation and time. The pursuit, however, is well worth the effort. Let us give you some ideas to guide you on your way. What is Anxiety? Anxiety itself is a normal and healthy emotion. According to the American Psychological Association, it’s defined by “feelings of tension, worried thoughts, and physical changes like increased blood pressure.” Your brain, in response to a stressful situation, gives your amygdala–two almond-shaped structures in its center–center stage, and the “fight-flight-freeze” response kicks off. This more primitive part of your brain thinks it gets to decide whether you “fight” against whatever stressed you out, “fly” away from it, or “freeze” until it passes. An anxiety disorder, on the other hand, happens when the duration or severity of the anxiety grows out of proportion to the original stressor or trigger. The symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD), according to Medical News Today, can include: Restlessness, and a feeling of being “on-edge”Uncontrollable feelings of worryIncreased irritabilityConcentration…