Anxiety and depression are the most common mental health diagnoses. It is essential for those suffering from these disorders that they can have many different options for treatment. Even more outstanding is the idea that major depression has become the leading worldwide cause of disability. Depression and anxiety are both very disabling to people and their lives. However, sometimes the typical medications can have terrible side effects and many people do not want to take them because of this. Therefore, there are anxiety and depression alternative therapies available. Anxiety and depression often occur at the same time and can make overcoming the symptoms even more difficult. Anxiety and depression alternative therapies are available to help with many of the different symptoms.
One of the leading symptoms of depression and anxiety is insomnia and sleep disturbances. The root of sleep disorders in people with depression and anxiety is physiological. There are a few very specific things that should be done to try and alleviate the sleeplessness that can occur. They are all considered to be anxiety and depression alternative therapies. The first is to make sure the body has plenty of vitamin E and B complex. While the vitamin E helps people sleep, the vitamin B complex calms the nerves. Second, it is helpful to avoid any stimulants. This includes illegal substances, caffeine, and sugar. It is also important to exercise.
Not only can exercise help counter act the depression, it can also help tire a person out and help them sleep. Then it is a good idea to learn to meditate or use relaxation exercises. Lastly it is suggested that psychotherapy be obtained. That way, there is someone the person can talk to about the disturbances, stresses, and feelings that they are experiencing. Getting the troubles out of the mind can slow down the racing of thoughts that can occur.
Anxiety and depression alternative therapies are often inexpensive and easily accessible. However, when already stressed and depressed and it can be difficult to try and make additional life changes. It is also important to note that they are not an instant help, but do take some time. So people must be patient. Another one of the anxiety and depression alternative therapies is something called Emotional Freedom Technique.
This is said to be acupressure for the mind. This is a treatment of gentle pressure of the head, chest, and hands. The pressure in specific places is said to relieve emotional difficulties. People with depression and anxiety should be able to seek treatment without the side effects or stresses of medication trial and error.
I have a great dentist. He is current, caring and he does not use mercury. But that does not change the fact that for some of us being in the dentists chair can be stressful! This is especially true if you are sensitive to anesthetic like I am. Pump me up with adrenaline and I start leaving my body. I am not kidding. All of my life force rises and starts exiting out the crown of my head. This would be okay if I wanted to leave my body but the truth is I like it here. In fact I plan on sticking around for quite some time so I am not really interested in a quick exit. Since it is clear to me that where my energy goes I go, it can be challenging to lie still in the dental chair when my energy seems to be flying up and out around the ceiling.
So what to do? Last week, I sat in the dental chair and had the opportunity to experiment with a simple energy management technique that I use regularly during more relaxed situations. I wondered if I could apply it during an extreme moment of stress. I did and it worked.
Here is an Energy Management Process for managing anxiety.
Step One: First remind yourself that everything is just fine exactly as it is. We usually do not believe this is true during stressful moments. Just by telling ourselves that all is well, even if we do not believe it, begins to shift our system from anxiousness to relaxation.
Step Two: Open your Release Points. In the body there are areas where we tend to clench and tense up in an attempt to protect ourselves from harm. The paradox is that if we open up and relax tension leaves quicker. Release points are easy to open although it does take some practice at first. We have to teach ourselves that we have options and then we have to use them. Release points can be found in these locations:
The base of the spine The palms of both hands The bottoms of both feet And the back of the heart right between the shoulder blades
Step Three: Direct your attention to your Grounding Point. The grounding point can be found within your personal energy system. It is located approximately twelve inches below your feet. This is not some abstract concept and with practice you will find it easily.
Step Four: Visualize a moss green globe of light at your Grounding Point. It is a great color that soothes and comforts. Even if you cannot see the color in your minds eye you can imagine what it might look like and that will do the trick.
Step Five: Direct your awareness to your grounding point and all of the energy flowing up will begin to flow downward to balance itself. This is what I did in the dentists chair last week. I closed my eyes, opened my release points and visualized a glowing globe of moss green light below my feet. I took all of my attention there and directed my energy into the globe. I literally felt all of the energy that was flowing rapidly up my body first slow down and then begin to balance with the downward flow I was creating with the focus of my attention downward. I was able to rest peacefully without moving until it was time to go home.
Anxiety and upward flowing energy is one kind of stress. Depression and downward flowing energy is another kind. For depression you can do the very same process in reverse. There is a point approximately twelve inches above your head and still in your own personal energy system. I call this point the Contact Point. The color I use there is soft blue. When you feel depleted, worn out or depressed use this visualization and you will notice a shift.
Here is the same Energy Management Process for depression.
Step One: Remind yourself that everything is just fine exactly as it is. Step Two: Open your Release Points Step Three: Direct your attention to your Contact Point Step Four: Visualize a soft blue globe of light at your Contact Point Step Five: Direct your awareness to your contact point and all of the energy flowing down will begin to flow upward to balance itself
It does not matter if you feel energy or not. Just imagine you are moving energy and you will eventually gain the sensitivity you need to manage shifts in your mood. We are powerful energetic beings. Learning to use our energy to manage our own stress plugs us back in to our own energy source of wellness and reconnects us to our personal power.
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