What is anxiety’s meaning? 1
Anxiety can range from feelings of nervousness to feelings of dread and panic that leads to rapid breathing & can cause other health problems.
Everyone experiences anxiety from time to time. Sometimes there are moments of anxiety and other times anxiety can last up to a few days, but for some people anxiety may last weeks, months or even years. This overview of anxiety will focus on occasional anxiety. If you experience anxiety over a long period of time you should contact your healthcare provider.
What can cause anxiety?1
You may feel worried about a problem at work with your boss or have butterflies in your stomach whilst waiting for the results of a medical test. You could also get nervous when driving home in rush-hour traffic as cars speed by and weave in between lanes.1
You could be nervous to do a presentation in front of a group of people, before writing an exam or when under pressure to meet a work deadline. You could even feel anxiety for days during a really pressurised time at work or perhaps from worrying about family or financial responsibilities.
What are some anxiety symptoms?1
Common symptoms of anxiety include:
- Nervousness, restlessness, or being tense.
- Difficulty focusing or thinking clearly about anything other than the thing you are worried
about. - Insomnia
The good news is you can make simple lifestyle changes at home to help alleviate your anxiety &
Nativa Complex® Health Mind Range can assist to relieve anxiety symptoms. 1
Try These:
- Get exercise
- Avoid alcohol & recreational drugs
- Try relaxation & stress management techniques such as meditation or yoga
- Stop smoking & reduce caffeine intake
- Get enough sleep. Consider using Nativa Complex® Night, a calming herbal mineral blend for relief from sleeping difficulties
- Consider Nativa Complex® Calm Support to help relieve symptoms of stress, nervous tension, and an anxious mood
References:
1. Cirino E. [Internet]. Everything You Need to Know About Anxiety. Healthline. [Updated 2018 Sept 17; Cited 2023 Nov 21]. Available from: https://www.nativacomplex.co.za/nativa-products/healthy-mind/night/