15 Tactics to Cope with Anxiety, Insomnia, or Depression

You’re always tired, but not sleepy. You find yourself breaking down for no apparent reason while getting ready in the morning. Simple tasks like grocery shopping can suddenly become overwhelming. If you are a person who suffers from anxiety, insomnia or depression, chances are that one of those statements, or maybe all three, resonate with you. Living and dealing with any of these conditions is not something everyone can understand, as they take a drastic toll on your love, work and social life. Not being able to calm yourself down, get yourself to fall asleep or force yourself to face the day ahead of you are draining and damaging. You aren’t alone. In fact, 40 million adults age 18 and over in the U.S. alone have an anxiety disorder. Globally, more than 300 million people of all ages suffer from depression. About 10% of U.S. adults have a chronic insomnia disorder. While these high numbers might shake you up, they can also give you hope, as it means that others have walked your path. Some of them know how to help you brave it. While some choose to turn to medication to cope with their illnesses (16.7% of U.S. adults reported filling one or more prescriptions for psychotropic drugs in 2013), others opt for natural remedies and tactics. In the novel Getting Past Anxiety, the main character decides to commit herself to healing her anxiety, but chooses to do so through natural remedies. The book is based on the real-life struggles of its author, Melissa A. Wo...
Source: Psych Central - Category: Psychiatry Authors: Tags: Anxiety Depression Mindfulness Relaxation and Meditation Self-Help Sleep Caffeine Chronic Insomnia Circadian rhythm Hypnosis overwhelm sleep disorder worry Source Type: news