Does it seem like you are constantly a nervous wreck? Does even the slightest hint of anxiety make you feel uncomfortable? Have you ever heard the term reciprocal inhibition? Chances are you answered yes, yes, no. And if you did, this article on how to reduce anxiety naturally just might help you gain the upper hand on the nervous tension we refer to as anxiety.

Have you ever know someone who simply saw the world in a different way than you, and even worse had to work for that person? When you work for them they are in control. You know that this is a no win situation and when anxiety rules your life it becomes your boss. But what if there was a white knight that would show up and put that harsh opposite thinking fellow in his place. Well actually when dealing with anxiety this person is relaxation.

If you were to think about it carefully what you would find is that if you are relaxed it is very difficult to be anxious. Overcoming mild to moderate stress with relaxation is known as reciprocal inhibition, and has been used by psychologists and psychiatrists effectively for years.

Anyone that has ever been to a hypnotherapist knows exactly what I am talking about. One of their standardized procedures, to open up the mind to suggestion, is through relaxation. There are many forms of this but one hypnotherapists I know has each patient think of a tranquil setting free from nervous tension then he magically takes them on a step by step journey to reach this happy place. In essence he is using a combination of visualization and relaxation to free the mind from the chains of stress and anxiety. You might experiment with this idea and see if it will work for you.

Another tried and true method to reduce anxiety is to use sound to tame this savage beast. This is certainly nothing new, in fact human beings have been using the power of sound for thousands of years to elicit such emotions as love, excitement, fear, loyalty, and relaxation. The beauty of this technique, to quell the turbulent sea of high anxiety, is you don't have to have a degree in music therapy to implement it. You just need to know what type of music has a calming effect on your mind and body. And with all the new types of music players available you can take your relaxation with you almost wherever you go.

Next let's move on to pitting our fierce gladiator relaxation against that puny underdog anxiety by learning to breathe properly. Breathing deeply supplies your body with oxygen which is essential to purify the bloodstream, burn up waste products, and reinvigorate every part of your body and mind. When anxiety comes your way your breathing becomes rapid and shallow causing carbon dioxide to accumulate in the blood and oxygen levels to decline. This imbalance triggers a series of physical symptoms including impaired thinking, an increase in blood pressure, jitteriness, and maybe even uncontrollable shaking.

The trick here is to recognize what is happening and then implement a simple breathing routine that restores the balance between oxygen and carbon dioxide. The one I use if very simple and is no more than taking ten deep breaths through your nose, holding the air in a couple of seconds, and then letting the air out through your lips. A simple and effective method that can be done anywhere, ranging from the comfort of your home to a stressful office environment.

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