by Tess Thompson
If you find yourself worrying uncontrollably about everyday tasks
or if you are constantly and excessively anxious about issues like
family health, finances or your job, you may be suffering from
Generalized Anxiety Disorder. While everybody experiences anxiety
occasionally, people who suffer from G.A.D. experience it so
excessively that it can interfere with their ability to perform
ordinary tasks. In order for the condition to be diagnosed, you
must have suffered from these symptoms for at least six
consecutive months. And if you are in fact suffering from G.A.D.,
you may find physical relief in certain natural remedies.
Generalized Anxiety Disorder should be treated by a mental health
professional, and treatment is usually multifaceted and tailored
toward each individual, especially since the condition is often
accompanied by depression or substance abuse. Most professionals
recommend behavioral or cognitive therapy, or a combination of
both of them, along with relaxation techniques, as an essential
part of treatment. Some also recommend prescription anxiety
medications, which can be effective in alleviating many symptoms.
But increasingly, doctors and patients are finding that natural
treatments for anxiety can provide much of the same relief as
prescription medication, but without the potentially alarming side
effects.
When combined with relaxation exercises, kava kava (or piper
methysticum) is an excellent anxiety remedy that can also be used
to promote sleep (insomnia is a common symptom of G.A.D.) if taken
in a higher dosage. It should not be used as a sleep aid for
longer than four months.
Valerian is a natural remedy for anxiety and insomnia that is
extremely popular worldwide. It is also used as a natural sedative
and painkiller, and when taken at bedtime it can help prevent
panic attacks.
Passion flower is an ingredient that can successfully treat
insomnia, hyperactivity and nervous tension. Passion flower is
naturally soothing and calming, and can also be used to treat
hypertension and lower blood pressure.
Lavender is a popular natural remedy for a variety of conditions,
one of which is anxiety disorder. Lavender is a nervous system
tonic and one of the best natural panic attack treatments.
If you are already taking prescription medication and decide to
stop in favor of natural remedies, it should always be in
consultation with a healthcare professional. Natural remedies can
provide a safe and effective alternative to other medications, but
as with all medicine, it can take time to find the correct dosage
for each individual, and it might take a few weeks before you see
the effects. With patience and resolve, you may find yourself on
the rewarding path to finding natural anxiety relief. |
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