Anxiety can be a major annoyance to those who suffer with it daily. Although many who experience anxiety and stress are able to control it, there are also many people who cannot deal with it at all.

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In fact, over 260 million people worldwide have an anxiety disorder of some kind. Yes, there is more than one type of anxiety disorder. Some of the most common include generalized anxiety disorder, panic disorder, social anxiety disorder, phobias, and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

• Generalized anxiety disorder is a constant worry about many different things. The anxiety commonly takes over your life and controls everything you do, making it almost impossible to lead a normal life.
• Panic disorder is characterized by spontaneous anxiety attacks that cause many symptoms such as rapid heartrate, fear of dying, numbness or tingling, dizziness, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
• Social anxiety disorder is also known as social phobia and is a fear of being negatively judged or rejected in public. Those with this disorder are typically unable to have conversations with strangers without stammering, blushing, sweating, and feeling embarrassed.
• PTSD is one of the worst types of anxiety disorders and is caused by a traumatic incident that happened in your past. It can be anything that was shocking, dangerous, or extremely scary that happened when you were young or something that happened to you on a regular basis such as with soldiers in war and those who are abused.
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Online Therapy

If you are trying to deal with these issues on your own, it probably is not working. For those who have a serious anxiety disorder, one of the best ways to handle it is through online therapy. This type of therapy is better for those with anxiety because it lets them talk to their therapist from home where they feel comfortable. Another benefit is that you do not need an appointment and can message or text your therapist 24 hours a day, seven days a week, any day of the year. Even holidays. This is especially helpful for people who have panic attacks. Being able to communicate how you are feeling as it happens can help ease the attack.

Relaxation at Home

Of course, there are many things you can do on your own if you are stressed or anxious. Try a cup of tea or a candlelit bath. Talk to your friends or loved ones about it. They can be helpful just by listening. Write in a journal. Journaling is one of the best ways to self-help. When you write down your feelings, you are almost letting go of them. That is another reason why online therapy works so well. Most of your communication can be text, chat, or email so you will essentially be journaling and getting therapy at the same time.

Boost Your Endorphins and Your Mood

Another fantastic way to improve your mood is to take a walk outside. Enjoy the sunshine and fresh air while you boost your endorphins by exercising. In fact, any kind of physical activity is a good way to increase those “feel good” hormones in your body. Take the dog for a walk, do some gardening, or you can even do some redecorating inside.

Guest post by;Marie Miguel Biography, Marie Miguel has been a writing and research expert for nearly a decade, covering a variety of health- related topics. Currently, she is contributing to the expansion and growth of a free online mental health resource with BetterHelp.com. With an interest and dedication to addressing stigmas associated with mental health, she continues to specifically target subjects related to anxiety and depression.