“What is the best home remedy for stress?”
I am a 38 year old male. I want to know what is the best home remedy for stress?
6 Answers
To avoid the events that are causing stress.
The best remedies for stress are exercise and sleep. 30 minutes of moderate exercises or 15 minutes of intense exercising daily and 7-9 hours of sleep every day. It is also recommended to reduce sugar, caffein, sodium, nicotine and alcohol, add fiber, healthy fats (avocado and olive oil) and make sure that 50% of all meals are vegetables and fruit. You can try progressive muscle relaxation. It is a good remedy for stress. Google it.
I hope it helps.
I hope it helps.
Of course, the best remedy for stress is stress avoidance. I say that tongue in cheek but it is correct. First take an inventory in your life. There are stresses that are avoidable and others that are not avoidable. For example, if there is a friend who is nagging and demanding and inconsiderate of your needs and you find yourself going along with this person, spending time with them, etc. and this leads to stress as you really don't want to be there, this is an avoidable stress...you simply explain directly or indirectly that you cannot make plans with him/her. On the other hand a seriously ill mother, father spouse, child, etc will present stresses that can not be avoided and then you must look to stress management options.
There are many stress management and reduction options that can be done without professional help but none is right for everyone. For example, exercise, running, weight lifting, yoga, tai-chi, meditation can all be helpful but if they are not your style you cannot put a round peg in a square hole. On the other hand, self care such as soothing spa treatments, a bubble bath with candles and soft music may work for others. Yet others may find comfort in reading for pleasure with beautiful music on their headphones. Hiking, gardening, bicycling or knitting are all forms of stress management that work for some.
The key to the problem is (a) Determining the cause of the stress. (b) Determining if it is avoidable, always, sometimes or never. If it is avoidable then avoid it. If not keep reading, (c) Determine what gives you pleasure and relaxation. Actually sit down with a pad and a pen (oops, with your ipad) and make a list of those things you wish you could do and be expansive including many things. For example short term approaches could include the things I noted above; however, don;'t overlook the importance of vacations. Not everyone can take a Mediterranean cruise but most people can take an weekend camping or hiking or sitting on the beach. I think you get the picture. The problem is when you determine what works for you you must actually do it! Some things can be accomplished at home by yourself for limited funds, others require more money and some require additional people...obviously those are not going to work well for you at all times.
The best stress remedies are different for everyone, are different for different circumstances (stresses) and are not always available. Sometimes looking forward to time alone, a vacation, a good run or workout is sufficient if you cannot do it now.
Above all, it is easier to say what is NOT a good home remedy for stress...alcohol, drugs or gambling!
Good luck and if your home remedies don't work do not resist seeking professional help from a qualified psychiatrist or psychologist.
There are many stress management and reduction options that can be done without professional help but none is right for everyone. For example, exercise, running, weight lifting, yoga, tai-chi, meditation can all be helpful but if they are not your style you cannot put a round peg in a square hole. On the other hand, self care such as soothing spa treatments, a bubble bath with candles and soft music may work for others. Yet others may find comfort in reading for pleasure with beautiful music on their headphones. Hiking, gardening, bicycling or knitting are all forms of stress management that work for some.
The key to the problem is (a) Determining the cause of the stress. (b) Determining if it is avoidable, always, sometimes or never. If it is avoidable then avoid it. If not keep reading, (c) Determine what gives you pleasure and relaxation. Actually sit down with a pad and a pen (oops, with your ipad) and make a list of those things you wish you could do and be expansive including many things. For example short term approaches could include the things I noted above; however, don;'t overlook the importance of vacations. Not everyone can take a Mediterranean cruise but most people can take an weekend camping or hiking or sitting on the beach. I think you get the picture. The problem is when you determine what works for you you must actually do it! Some things can be accomplished at home by yourself for limited funds, others require more money and some require additional people...obviously those are not going to work well for you at all times.
The best stress remedies are different for everyone, are different for different circumstances (stresses) and are not always available. Sometimes looking forward to time alone, a vacation, a good run or workout is sufficient if you cannot do it now.
Above all, it is easier to say what is NOT a good home remedy for stress...alcohol, drugs or gambling!
Good luck and if your home remedies don't work do not resist seeking professional help from a qualified psychiatrist or psychologist.
Regular exercise and a daily meditation and systematic relaxation.
No booze or drugs and meditation and being happy and calm.
This link should provide you some insight to your question:
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/home-remedies-stress-and-anxiety/
https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/home-remedies-stress-and-anxiety/
