Meditation reduces anxiety by tapping specific areas of the brain that calm the nervous system. It relieves stress and anxiety. Meditation removes chaotic thoughts from your mind and replaces it with calm and mindfulness. A study shows that 30 minutes of daily meditation alleviates anxiety symptoms and act as an antidepressant.
Meditation is slowing down, sitting still, breathing deeply and being at the moment. You can do it for ten minutes or more a day to see results. You can also use positive affirmation at the end. You can also use the Calm app meditation techniques for sleep and stress reduction.
Smelling essential oils can help ease anxiety and stress. Aromatherapy is safe and effective for depression and anxiety. Certain scents work better for some people while others don’t, so consider experimenting on scents that work best for you. Your preferences may guide to self-care. Essential oils may be inhaled or added to a warm bath or diffuser.
The essential oils of lavender, basil, Frankincense, chamomile is found to have a calming effect on those who have anxiety. Lavender oil has been found to have the same biochemical effect that some anti-anxiety medications do. Try putting a few drops of lavender oil on your pillow at night or in your bath, or add a few drops to a cup of boiling water to inhale to have a calming effect.
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