Anxiety is the major mental health issue of modern society, with one in four people estimated to suffer from it. Anxiety can also co-exist with mental health conditions like depression, adjustment disorder, schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.
Anxiety symptoms may be managed by following these steps. The first step is to work out both the nature of your symptoms and the possible cause. Once that is done, you can target the symptoms, for example, by practicing relaxation techniques to wave off negative thoughts. Anxious thoughts are one of the most common causes of anxiety, and one good tip is to learn Cognitive Behavior Therapy, which involves challenging negative thoughts not just with positivity but with logic and reason.
Mindfulness, breathing exercises, relaxation, and meditation can also be used to manage bodily symptoms of anxiety such as heart racing, shallow breathing, nausea, dry mouth, and the muscle cramps.
If you or anyone you know is experiencing anxiety symptoms, then the following websites may be helpful:
www.beyondblue.org.au, www.headspace.org.au, www.lifelinehunter.org.au
