Holistic Treatments for Anxiety
Anxiety and stress is part of life, motivating us to be prepared and manage risk. It is a natural response to stress, it can be a feeling of worry and fear that can be caused from your brain chemistry to environment and certain triggers But there is a difference between everyday stress and panic disorders and anxiety attacks. All of us can naturally feel anxiety and stress but when it becomes uncontrollable or excessive and impacts your quality of life then this can be a disorder.
Common Anxiety Disorders –
- Panic attacks
- Panic disorder
- Anxiety attacks
- Social anxiety
- Hypochondria
- Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD)
- Nervous disorder
- Nervous breakdown
The main symptoms of Anxiety are –
- Increased heart rate
- Rapid breath
- Restlessness
- Sweating
- Fatigue
- A sense of danger, doom or panic
- Irritability
- Unexplained pain e.g. headache or stomach ache
- Difficulty concentrating
We are unique in ourselves and our responses. Anxiety attacks, nervous and panic disorders can be expressed in different ways for different people from nervous breakdown, discomfort in the stomach, headaches, to palpitations, negative thoughts, nightmares and panic attacks etc.
You can naturally heal your anxiety, phobias, hypochondria, nervous and panic disorders and nervous breakdown with Homeopathic treatment. Homeopathic remedies are prescribed by a professional, registered Homeopath according to the person’s individualised symptoms and their mental and emotional as well as physical symptoms.
How to treat a Panic Attack at Home
Firstly recognise you have a panic disorder, remind yourself that you are having a panic attack and, that you are physically OK and it will pass.
Then move to breath work, hyperventilating is a symptom of a panic attack so become aware of your breath and focus on slowing it down and breathing deeply and gently through your nose. Count from 1 to 4 on the in and out breaths and focus on deep, slow breathing.
Distraction can help by listening to music, singing or even humming can help you navigate your way through a panic attack.
Close your eyes, if you can, to cut down on environmental stimulation which may be triggering your panic attack.
Mindfulness grounds you, so focus on the present and reality. Dig your feet into the ground, touch your sleeve or face to place yourself in reality and to avoid the spiral into a panic attack. Look for an object to focus on instead like your watch or a piece of jewellery and describe the shape, colour, pattern etc. to yourself.
Picture your happy place. Guide your mind from anxiety and stress to a place where you have felt happy, calm and relaxed, like a beach, or a forest. Focus on the sensory details of that place e.g. the smell of the sea, the touch of the breeze on your face, the noise of the waves and texture of the sand between your toes.
Lavender can help reduce stress and can help you relax, perhaps you can keep a spray to hand to spritz when you are feeling anxiety like at social events, public speaking, driving, meetings etc.
Repeat a mantra either externally or internally like “this too shall pass” or “I am conquering my fears and becoming stronger each day.”
How to treat anxiety naturally (without medication)
You can naturally heal anxiety and treat your anxiety attacks holistically by improving your lifestyle. By prioritising your sleep, meditation or breath work, exercise and eating a balanced diet you can help ease your anxiety.
Increase your activity and enjoy regular exercise to help you enhance your concentration improve yourself physically, and also mentally and emotionally by increasing the production of serotonin.
Reduce anxiety and stress by getting a good night’s sleep, no devices in the bedroom, keep your room cool and dark, wear comfy clothes and write down your worries before you go to sleep.
Practice regular mindfulness / meditation to help you develop a sense of calm and contentment.
Eat a balanced diet, low in chemical additives and high sugar which can affect your mood. Avoid processed food and instead eat a rainbow of fruit, veggies, salads as well as quality protein and complex carbohydrates.
Limit caffeine to maximum 3 cups a day as it can make you feel jittery and nervous by altering the brain chemistry.
Instead drink a cup or two of Chamomile tea to calm you and promote a good night’s sleep.
Daily breath work can help heal, when you experience anxiety you can start to breath in a shallow and fast way which makes the anxiety worse this can lead to a panic attack. To restore normal breathing patterns use breath work.
Avoid alcohol, as it can interfere with neurotransmitters that are responsible for your mental health, it can also disrupt sleep.
Stop smoking it can alter pathways in the brain linked to anxiety.
Do what brings you joy! Every day spend even a few minutes doing what you sparks joy in you. It could be dancing, sports, reading, writing, gardening, knitting, art, puzzles etc.
I specialise in anxiety care and support, my solution is an anxiety treatment plan that is suitable for people aged 12-65 who are suffering from anxiety, anxiety attacks, panic disorder, nervous disorders and nervous breakdown. This treatment package includes 1-2-1 online consultations with me Kiran, a qualified Homeopath, a bespoke plan for homeopathic remedies, mindfulness plan and regular phone calls and email support.
Start by booking a free consultation to talk about your anxiety and how homeopathy can address your symptoms and help you feel calm and centred.
Once you start a course of Homeopathic treatment you should start to notice improvements within a few weeks. Homeopathic treatment for anxiety problems usually lasts around 3 – 6 months. This will vary according to your symptoms, how long you have had them and the severity.
Get in touch to book your free consultation with me and let’s work together to naturally heal your anxiety.
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