Methods of curing stress and anxiety naturally?

Question

Recently, I have been kicked off my health insurance and was taking an anxiety medication. I've tried exercise as a method of relaxation and have only found it to bring me on the bring of exhaustion, as I'm already sleep deprived by my four month old daughter. Listening to classical music is helping me somewhat, yet I'm curious if anyone knows any herbs,scents, gemstones, or any other natural method that can help cure stress and anxiety? I don't have the money or time to spend all day at a spa.

Answer 1

#1.  TURN OFF ALL NEWS.

#2. Watch one uplifting movie a day (from cheap rentals to free Library DVDs)

#3. Take a daily vacation. It can be for a cup of tea, or a walk in the park. Breathe deeply, and simply enjoy the greatest art on earth, created by Darwin, Buddha or God.

#4. Recognize that you are among the luckiest on earth. You are white, young, free and careful.

#5. That you are wanting the answer is proof you're halfway there. Congratulations, Summer!

Good luck.

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Answer 2

The answer is probably in the last line of your question. Not that I think you need to spend all day at the spa either. No time and money are probably the cause of the problem or at least contribute to the problem. T'ai Chi is very powerful. But it does take time. Try to make time. There may not be an all inclusive answer to your question. I'm sure there are some things like herbs that help somewhat. But the real answer must come from within. You can and will find the answers that you seek - if you keep on seeking. But the power is within the seeking not in the finding of any one thing.

Answer 3

walk without a stop for 40  minutes ,then sleep!

Answer 4

yoga, st. johns wort tea, and valerian root pills ( valium is derived from valerian root, it is not near as strong so it is ok for daily use and it is available at Target for about 6 dollars.)

Answer 5

you can try gradual cold showers in the morning and head-out hot showers before bed.

Answer 6

Relaxation is a skill and as such needs practicing.  There are plenty of relaxation techniques on the internet eg

http://www.hws.edu/studentlife/counselin...

Vanilla and lavender are considered to be relaxing but you're always best off using what you find relaxing.  Gemstones are more about making up for your energy imbalances and it helps if you wear for a more permanent effect.  I wear a turquoise pendant that lies over my thymus gland.

A really good masseuse can do wonders, and they don't charge very much.

Answer 7

Yoga and meditation have been used for centuries to control stress and anxiety.