Feeling depressed and anxious? Some fears are normal such as being concern about the health of one’s partner, children, grandchildren, aging parents, as well as anxiety about one’s own health. These all come under the heading of “normal anxiety”. However, there is another kind of anxiety which could be said to be abnormal, according to Dr. Archibald Hart, psychologist and author of the book, “The Anxiety Cure”. When this so-called “ normal anxiety” graduates to a point that it interferes with the person’s ability to function effectively in life, this have become a severe anxiety problem. The kind that takes over a person’s whole being and renders her helpless .
Dr. Hart discussed in his book 5 crucial keys to help combat this type of anxiety and depression.
1. Record your feelings through journaling. Express and write your strong emotions whenever you catch them. By writing them down, you express and relearn about your anxiety.
2. * Reduce your stress level. Avoid excessive stress and maintain balance. A simple antidote to reduce stress is to get enough sleep and engage in physical activity like exercise.
3. * Strive to eat a balanced diet. Health professionals recommend fruits and vegetables, whole grains, dairy products and protein. Limit intake of stimulants such as caffeine.
4. * Associate with other people. The old saying “No man is an island” expresses the simple truth that it is not good to be alone. We need other people especially when we faced problems or crisis in life.
5. * Develop a relationship with God. Read the Bible, overcome your fear through prayer. Meditate, it enables us to replace negative thinking with healthy ones.
6. * Maintain a proper diet.
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