Anxiety is no joke. I know firsthand what it’s like to be constantly plagued with anxious thoughts and feelings of panic. For years I avoided going out in public, social situations, family events, and so much more due to debilitating anxiety. I prayed for answers but always felt like I was missing something. Every mainstream doctor that I visited prescribed conventional treatments, but they just didn’t feel like the right fit for me. I wanted to know how to overcome anxiety naturally.
The good news is that I finally found the answers that I was looking for. Through countless hours of research and thousands of dollars spent on holistic doctor visits, I felt as though I had cracked the anxiety code. In this article, I will share with you some of the steps that I took to get a handle on my anxiety for good.
If you are interested in learning about my personal health journey, click HERE.
How to Get Rid of Anxiety Naturally: Essential Oils
Let me tell you, I love essential oils. Some people think they’re “woo woo,” and some people think they’re the best thing ever. I fall into the latter category. Using essential oils has helped me through many panic attacks and anxious situations. I keep a roller bottle full of my favorite anxiety-busting oils in my purse, ready to go at all times. If you want to know how to overcome anxiety naturally, essential oils are at the top of my list. Here are some of the best essential oils for combating anxiety:
Lavender Essential Oil
Lavender essential oil is often referred to as the “Swiss Army Knife” of all of the oils. That’s because it can do almost anything including help to alleviate the itch of bug bites, the sting of burns, and the pain of cleaning your house. Well, maybe not the last one, but you get the idea. Seriously, though, lavender has a sedative effect which helps to promote calm when you’re feeling stressed.
To Use: Place a couple of drops in your hands and cup over your nose and mouth. Inhale and start to feel calmer in no time.
Lemongrass Essential Oil
Lemongrass essential oil is great for reducing anxious feelings and tension. Not only that, it smells great too!
To Use: Diffuse into the air with your favorite diffuser or place a few drops on a cotton ball and inhale.
Clary Sage Essential Oil
Clary sage essential oil is effective at reducing anxious feelings. In addition, it helps to regulate hormone balance.
To Use: Diffuse into the air using your favorite diffuser. The jury’s still out on whether this oil can be used during pregnancy. Some experts say it’s safe, others say it’s not. Talk to your doctor before using it if you are pregnant or nursing. Otherwise, err on the side of caution and skip this one.
Ylang Ylang Essential Oil
Ylang ylang essential oil is a flowery oil that can help to alleviate anxiety and lower stress response.
To Use: Place several drops in a diffuser and enjoy.
How To Overcome Anxiety Naturally: Diet and Nutrition
I have a specific system that I used to overcome my anxiety. But, I have to say, out of all of the strategies and tips that I implement on a daily basis, nutrition has been the most transformational of them all. Why? Food really is medicine, y’all. Real, whole foods are information to the body. Proper nutrition tells our body to make the right amounts of hormones at the right times. Good nutrition also provides our bodies with loads of fuel for optimal energy. And what mama doesn’t want more energy?
Want To Get Rid of Anxiety? Get Rid of Sugar.
While there are certain foods that I avoid in order to keep anxiety at bay, there’s one food in particular that I believe is one of the worst offenders in contributing to anxiety. And that food is sugar. I hesitate to call sugar a “food” at all because it does nothing to nourish our bodies. And real food should strengthen and feed our bodies, right?
Here’s the deal, sugar fuels your anxiety. If you truly want to know how to overcome anxiety naturally you must kick sugar to the curb. There are studies that prove that sugar consumption is directly related to anxiety (1). So, the obvious thing to do is eliminate it.
I know, I know…what is life without sweet treats? I hear you, and I get it. This mama has a crazy sweet tooth. I never keep sugar in my house because I will eat it. All of it. I strongly believe that you shouldn’t just rip a food that you’re used to eating out of your life. This strategy sets you up for failure. Instead, you must replace the food with a healthier option. Click HERE to discover some of my favorite healthy dessert recipes.
How To Overcome Anxiety Naturally and For Good
I’m not going to lie. Learning how to overcome anxiety can be confusing and overwhelming. I remember feeling completely paralyzed with information overload when I set out to get rid of my anxiety naturally. This mama didn’t know where or how to even begin. Fortunately, I took things one day at a time and found natural solutions for getting rid of my anxiety. This process took a lot of time and money, but it was so worth it. If you want to learn more about the specific strategies I used to overcome anxiety every day, click on the image below:
Are you so over anxiety ruining your life? Me too.
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Reference:
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4354893/
