Learn A Bit More About Psychotherapy

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Learn A Bit More About Psychotherapy
Treating Depression Anxiety Disorder
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Synopsis

• Five Natural Ways to Reduce Anxiety
• Anxiety Disorder Treatment
• How to Naturally Treat Depression
• Treating Depression Naturally Without The Use Of
  Antidepressants
• How to Treat Anxiety Disorder

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Five Natural Ways to Reduce Anxiety

• Get Movin!
• This solution may be a bit obvious, but it is one
  of the fastest effective options that youve got
  to address anxiety quickly. Everyone loves a
  runners high, but most dont want to do the work
  to get there. Well, youre in luck. Although more
  active exercise is much more likely to give you
  higher levels of dopamine, studies show that
  non-strenuous activity will still increase your
  dopamine levels from where theyre at when youre
  resting.
• L-O-L
• Treating anxiety with the world of technology. No
  need to pull out a dusty, old joke book off the
  shelf if youre looking to have a few laughs and
  choose from a variety of types of comedy, sit on
  the couch and go to Netflix. If you are available
  to hang with your best friend or someone else who
  can make you laugh, then thats also a good
  option. But if youre by yourself and needing
  relief, choose your favorite stand-up comic and
  let them distract you from the world.
• An Epsom salt bath
• How can Epsom salt help anxiety? Well, this type
  of salt is known to soothe aching muscles and
  joints, but the properties found in Epsom salt
  have also been found to encourage other forms of
  healing in the body, including helping a tense
  mind relax. Feel free to add bubbles or whatever
  else you prefer during bath time.

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Five Natural Ways to Reduce Anxiety

• Distractive toys
• An anxiety sufferer does not have to purchase the
  dreaded fidget spinner. Everyone needs something
  different some are drawn to spiky surfaces, some
  are attracted to more stress-ball type objects,
  some like things with sharp corners, some like
  smooth contours, the list goes on and on. There
  isnt one toy that will work for you, but if you
  continue to search, then youre bound to find a
  little trinket that fits your fancy and helps
  distract your scurrying mind during times of
  trouble.
• Forest-bathing
• This is the most unusual, yet the most
  interesting natural anxiety remedy on our list
  today. A practice dating back to ancient times in
  Japan, and were not talking about an actual
  naked bath. When youre feeling stressed,
  overwhelmed, anxious, grab your earbuds and get
  out of the house. If its an option, visit a city
  park or a wooded area with a pathway to feel the
  effects of forest bathing. The beauty of nature
  and the solitude has been known to work wonder
  for those suffering from anxiety.

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Anxiety Disorder Treatment

• Co existing conditions such as anxiety and
  depression can trigger the need for different
  types of treatment however. There is no one size
  fits all method for dealing with mental health
  conditions. Treatment will vary from person to
  person, and there may be individuals who respond
  more positively to different types of treatment.
• Another form of anxiety disorder treatment is the
  use of CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy. CBT
  is designed to create a lasting, long-term
  treatment method wherein the patient takes a
  proactive approach to his or her own treatment.
  In most cases, CBT will start with a 12 or 16
  week treatment period . Some professionals will
  also use CBT because it often gives the patient a
  sense of control over their behavior, and it
  teaches patients to recognize behavior patterns
  throughout daily life that typically go unnoticed.

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How to Naturally Treat Depression

• Changing your diet
• certain foods, such as those rich in Omega 3
  fatty acids or Serotonin, can help you improve
  your mood. Serotonin is in food such as healthy
  fats, eggs, and fish, and eating these foods can
  give you a mood boost. Also, green tea and coffee
  are also mood boosters however, unlike coffee,
  green tea doesnt give you a crash and make you
  feel worse after the initial boost wears off.
• Staying active with a routine and goals
• Depression can make people seem like nothing
  matters and no matter what you do youll always
  feel lost. The best way to combat this is to get
  a routine for a day and stick to a schedule, that
  way your brain doesnt have time to think about
  being depressed, and your body always has
  something to do. Setting goals for yourself is
  also a way to keep yourself moving and feel
  accomplished. Even if they are small goals such
  as making the bed every day or do the dishes
  every day, they can help you keep positive
  thoughts as you look to see what youve gotten
  done on a given day.

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How to Naturally Treat Depression

• Exercise and sleep
• Keeping yourself active, even if its just a walk
  every day or ten pushups before bed, these can be
  good goals to set for yourself and give your
  brain a massive rush to boost your mood.
  Similarly, putting yourself on a sleep schedule
  and getting a full eight hours also helps your
  body stay rested and refreshed, taking away some
  of the tiredness that depression brings.
• Recognize you are not alone
• Whether you must see a therapist or you feel
  comfortable with family, the best way to combat
  depression is to be with others. Understand that
  your family and friends want to help you get
  better, and fighting solidarity is the strongest
  way to combat depression. People will want to
  help you, but you must reach out and accept the
  help.

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Treating Depression Naturally Without The Use Of
Antidepressants

• A natural treatment for depression could be
  lifestyle changes. These include a variety of
  actions you can take to change your mood. First
  you may set goals for yourself. These dont have
  to be big. Suggestions would be to set small
  goals that are easily obtainable. Getting
  exercise and enough sleep are also important.
  These actions help the body to produce needed
  hormones and get the blood pumping to the brain.
  Sleep gives your body the rest it needs. It
  allows the body time to heal and regenerate.
  Eating healthy is another good way to manage and
  treat your depression. Make sure you are getting
  those vitamins and minerals your body uses to
  function properly.
• Natural treatments for depression could include
  activity in your life. Taking on
  responsibilities could give you that extra boost
  to get up and move. When life is holding you
  down you need motivation. Having
  responsibilities such as attending a meeting,
  church activities, or getting the children to
  ball practice, could give you the boost you need
  to keep on going. Spend time in meditation, write
  in a mood journal, or just do something new.
  These activities can help you feel happy and give
  hope for healing.
• Natural treatment for depression can include
  activities and lifestyle changes. If these are
  not enough there are natural supplements you can
  take. St. Johns Wort and saffron are two that
  are known to increase the serotonin produced and
  released in the brain. Taking 25 milligrams of
  zinc daily for 12 weeks can help the body use the
  serotonin produced. Other supplements include
  fish oil capsules and folic acid. If you dont
  want to take those in pill form you can eat a
  serving of fish three times a week and stock up
  on beans, leafy greens, sunflower seeds, or
  avocados.

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How to Treat Anxiety Disorder

• Some natural medications have been prescribed by
  doctors, such as hypnosis, which will force a
  patient to confront what is causing their anxiety
  without panicking or overreacting. The trance
  will force them to truly focus on what is wrong
  without any external stimuli getting in the way,
  and might even give them access to a memory that
  they had buried in their subconscious mind.
• Other natural remedies include yoga, deep
  breathing, and guided relaxation classes to help
  train the body to relax and give sufferers
  things to do during a panic attack to lessen the
  effects or even break them out of it entirely.
  These methods are often praised as long-term
  solutions that you can do yourself at any time,
  without needing to rely on medicine or other
  supplements.
• Herbal medicine is also used, with the most
  popular called Kava, because unlike traditional
  medicine it stops the production of stress
  hormones and increases the production of calming
  ones while ignoring everything else. Most doctors
  support it as a practical method to treat anxiety
  without any side effects, and it can be stopped
  at any time with no effect on the body or brain.
• Other less popular herbs include Passionflower,
  which is a less powerful version of Kava, and
  Valerian root which is a sleep aid to help
  anxiety sufferers sleep better.
• Even things as simple as a cup of Chamomile,
  Green, or Mint tea a day can calm your brain down
  and get you relaxed in the morning, and most
  herbal remedies can be mixed into teas that can
  be taken once a day or night.

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The End

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