People with anxiety often turn to medication despite the side-effects: sometimes because it is the only option, since psychological therapy is beyond reach.
That is understandable given the condition is so aversive: who wants regularly to feel those stomach-churning, mind-blasting emotions?
But lifestyle factors like sleep, exercise and other everyday activities can all make a big difference to anxiety, as can therapy.
These 9 studies provide evidence-based methods, including lifestyle changes, for improving symptoms of anxiety.
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Author: Dr Jeremy Dean
Psychologist, Jeremy Dean, PhD is the founder and author of PsyBlog. He holds a doctorate in psychology from University College London and two other advanced degrees in psychology. He has been writing about scientific research on PsyBlog since 2004. View all posts by Dr Jeremy Dean