10 habits that make anxiety and irritation worse

Anxiety can be caused by many external factors: chronic illness, job loss, family problems, situations that are beyond our control. But we can also have bad habits, and this is something that can be changed.

Habit # 1 - Drinking a lot of coffee

Caffeine is a major trigger for anxiety, although we don't feel it. Quite the opposite. For example, after a cup of coffee it becomes good, and only after a couple of hours the alarm rolls over.

Caffeine isn't just found in coffee. It's also found in black and green teas, sodas, energy drinks, and to some extent even decaffeinated coffee. Eliminate these drinks. Caffeine, like a tin can, "opens" our cells and takes away from there what they have accumulated in case of force majeure, illness, etc. That is, it steals reserves from our body.

Habit # 2 - Skipping meals

In our active lives, we skip meals too often. Either because of being busy, or there is no appetite or desire to eat. But skipping meals causes hypoglycemia (when blood sugar falls below normal levels), which can lead to general symptoms of anxiety such as irritability, nervousness, dizziness, weakness. Do not skip meals, please.

Habit # 3 - Eating "unclean foods" 

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That's all it contains:

artificial sweeteners such as aspartame

food colorings

flavor enhancers such as monosodium glutamate 

Colors and artificial sweeteners are neurotoxins that have been shown to disrupt the nervous system and increase anxiety.

Look carefully at what you buy, try to give preference to farm products.

Habit # 4 - eating sweets

Studies have shown that sugar can temporarily inhibit the anxiety-related area of ​​the brain. This is why we feel some relief, calming down when we eat something sweet.

Avoid the obvious culprits: cakes, cookies, chocolate, cakes, ice cream, milkshakes and the like. But also get in the habit of reading the ingredient list on the labels, as 75% of packaged foods contain added sugar.

Habit # 5 - Drinking Little Water 

Mild dehydration can cause feelings of anger, confusion, tension, and fatigue. This is why it is important to stay hydrated when you are prone to anxiety. What's more, water has natural soothing properties.

Habit # 6 - Alcohol abuse

It has been proven that 20% of people with anxiety disorders abuse alcohol. Yes, it temporarily stimulates the happiness hormones serotonin and dopamine, making you happier and less anxious. True, after alcohol, the feeling of depression returns, and anxiety increases.

Habit # 7 - not playing sports

Your body is made to move, and some of its functions depend on physiological movement. For example, the lymphatic system needs to be helped to move fluids and flush toxins out of the body. With this you can only do sports. An excess of toxins in the body can cause anxiety. Start with short walks in your area. For example, take 10,000 steps.

Habit # 8 - Sleep Little

Sleep problems are a common symptom of anxiety disorders. Try to get 8 hours of sleep, go to bed around 10:00 pm, and no later than midnight. Make your room dark - close curtains, screens, or blinds. Do not eat three hours before bed.

Habit # 9 - watch the news

Watching the news can make your anxiety worse.

The morning bulletins will ruin your mood for the whole day; the evening news can affect the quality of your sleep. Take away what does not bring joy and positiveness, and the anxiety will go away.

Habit # 10 - Comparing Yourself to Others

In the world social networks, we often compare ourselves to other people. But if you do it every day, then a bad mood and negative thoughts cannot be avoided. Throw this absolutely destructive event! You are the best at home!

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