15 Things You Can Do to Reduce Anxiety

15 Things You Can Do to Reduce Anxiety

Posted on November 29, 2021

According to NIMH, the primary distinctions between typical anxiety and anxiety disorders are the duration and the extent that the anxiety impacts daily life. People with anxiety disorders feel anxious most of the time. Their anxiety is so intense that it causes problems with their relationships, career, and health. There are many ways to manage anxiety, medication can be necessary to improve and maintain a quality of life. Dr. Ken Duckworth, NAMI CMO, told Everyday Health that anxiety is different for each person, so what works for one might not work for another. He emphasized that working with your doctor to find the right balance of psychotherapy, medication, and exercise is the ideal way to treat anxiety.