Anxiety disorders appear to be on the increase. This may be due to many factors. There are many simple techniques that can be used to reduce anxiety:
1. Progressive Muscle Relaxation: Tense and release muscles in one part of your body at a time. Start either from your feet or your head, working in one direction. This can help insomnia when done at bedtime.
2. When worrying about an upcoming event, ask yourself "What's the worst that could happen?" You may then realize that whatever the worst is, it won't be catastrophic and you can probably handle it.
3. Evaluate your fears--are they logical? How likely is it that the bad outcomes you imagine will happen?
4. Drink less coffee and evaluate medications you are taking, such as Sudafed, that can increase anxiety. Some sleep medications may cause rebound anxiety the following day.
There can also be complex reasons for excessive anxiety, such as an underlying lack of self confidence or fear of being alone and/or independent.
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