I Live Younger - October 2017

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EAT A HEALTHY, BALANCED DIET
It is necessary to have a balanced and
nutritious diet, but even more critical when
anxiety attacks are involved. In contrast
to junk food, a balanced diet provides
you with the vitamins and other nutrients
your body requires to remain healthy.
Eat a healthy diet. Foods that are high in
caffeine or sugar can make your anxiety
worse. Other options, typically healthier
choices, can help to prepare your body to
fight back when anxiety strikes. Keeping a
food diary can help reduce your anxiety.
Make a conscious effort to change it for
the better.
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EXPRESS HOW YOU FEEL
Talk with others about how you
feel, such as friends, family members
or a professional. Keeping your issues
to yourself and not expressing your
feelings isn’t going to help you feel
better. Voicing out your feelings
could make you feel a lot better,
and it can help reduce your anxiety.
Express your biggest fear to someone
you trust, and make it bigger than it is.
After hearing how ridiculous you sound
out loud, often people see their fear
from a different perspective.
7
FIND A CREATIVE OUTLET
Remaining sedentary and focusing
on the negative is not likely to help things.
The best thing to do is keep your body
and mind busy. Hobbies and creative
outlets occupy your mind, leaving less
room for anxiety.
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