10 Practical Tips for Dealing with Anxiety in Daily Life

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, challenging and often unbearable. At its best, it lingers in the background and at its worst, it can be physically debilitating.

But 1 in 4 Australians experience anxiety at some point in their lives, so it’s important to know you are not alone if you’ve been suffering from anxiety.

Alongside professional treatment for anxiety, there are plenty of strategies you can use in your daily life to help manage anxiety. Here, Medmate offers 10 practical tips for dealing with anxiety, and explains how we can help you if you want to explore further treatment:

Know your triggers

What triggers your anxiety? Every time you feel anxious, write down what you did or what you’re worrying about. It could be reflecting on past experiences, or worrying about chronic pain. Therapy can also help you identify complex triggers.

Keep a journal

Journaling your thoughts is a basic type of therapy. It gets them out of your head and onto paper, and many people feel it allows them to step back and see their anxiety in a clearer light.

Improving diet

Eating a healthy diet is proven to alleviate anxiety and contribute to better overall mood. Eat plenty of fruits, green leafy vegetables and cruciferous vegetables.

Exercise regularly

Don’t just do whatever exercise others are doing: find something you enjoy. Aim to get 30 minutes of exercise in, 3-5 times per week. Resistance exercise (lifting weights) 3 times per week is important.

Supplements

Some supplements are great at alleviating anxiety symptoms. Try lemon balm, valerian root and kava for natural anxiety remedies.

Breathing exercises

Breathing exercises slow your heartbeat and make you feel relaxed. The 3-in, 3-out technique and the 4-7-8 technique are two excellent breathing exercises for anxiety relief.

Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy is often used to make the home a more ‘peaceful’ place, and it can also make some people feel more relaxed, lessening anxiety. Use scented candles, essential oils in a diffuser or incense.

Grounding techniques

Grounding techniques can be effective when you’re feeling anxious. The 333 rule is a ground technique where you say three things you can see, three things you can hear and three things you can touch.

Be open with loved ones

It might not come naturally to everyone, but the more you open up to loved ones about experiencing anxiety, the more support you’ll know you have around you.

Get professional treatment

The most important tip for managing anxiety is to make a commitment to getting professional treatment. Medmate can help with that. As Australia’s team of telehealth professionals, we are dedicated to helping you start feeling better. Providing personalised care from the comfort of your own home, getting treated for anxiety with Medmate is easy. Take the first step towards overcoming anxiety and book in for a consultation today.