Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can leave both emotional and physical tolls on the body. But making sure you regularly practice yoga could be key to relieving your symptoms, it’s been claimed.
Anxiety is a type of mental health condition that can cause an overwhelming feeling of unease, said the NHS.
While feeling anxious on occasion is completely normal, some people find it difficult to control their worries, it said.
There are a number of treatments available for anxiety already, which extend to a number of other mental health conditions.
But regularly doing yoga and mindfulness exercises may help you to manage the symptoms of anxiety, it’s been claimed.
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“Anxiety that is chronic or interferes with a person’s ability to function warrants treatment,” it said.
“Anxiety is highly treatable with therapy, natural remedies, lifestyle changes, and medications.
“Meditation can help to slow racing thoughts, making it easier to manage stress and anxiety.
“A wide range of meditation styles, including mindfulness and meditation during yoga, may help.”
You should speak to a GP if your anxiety is affecting your daily life, said the NHS.
The doctor will ask about your symptoms and your worries, and try to find out if you have Generalised Anxiety Disorder (GAD), it said.
GAD is a long-term condition that causes patients to feel worried about a wide range of situations, rather than one individual event.
The condition affects about one in every 25 people in the UK, and slightly more women than men are affected.
For confidential support call the Samaritans in the UK on 116 123 or visit a local Samaritans branch.
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