Number of patients dealing with anxiety, depression, panic attacks is
increasing day by day. Yesterday had a woman, aged 34 years, suffering from
recurrent panic attacks. After taking the case, the prescription pointed quite
clearly to Lilium tigrinum. I gave the medicine and the second lady entered the
cabin with similar complaint. Though her remedy was different, I started
feeling amazed at the speed with which such cases are increasing.
Yes, we agree that the stress and strain of modern day life have added
to such problems. But I live in a small town where city-type stress doesn’t
usually affect people. As per my observation, the interpersonal relationship
(among the housemates) is often the culprit for the enhanced stress here. I
don’t think it’s very different for cities as well. Whatever the reason is,
increase in the anxiety, depression and panic attacks is quite alarming.
I had a lady who was very confident earlier and after some years, due to
some issues here and there, she started getting secluded, dull and lethargic,
leading to depression. Are the stresses to be blamed or the people like us who
have lost the ability to tolerate?
What I feel is that, in an attempt to run in the rat race, we often
neglect our own “space”, “time”, and “quality of life”. What more, if someone
is managing all these “self” things very well; we call him / her selfish. What
a community we are! If we cannot manage our time well, we call someone managing
time well as selfish? Quite absurd I feel. More importantly, in this modern
world even today, we find people who consider “Work-free” times as
useless. Perhaps, for the evolution of soul and the man as a whole, these
work-free times are the best bets! The survey conducted at a university in
India has pointed out that people with relatively less free time are the major
targets of depression, anxiety and panic attacks as well.
Therefore, here are some major steps to follow in order to avoid such
states—
1)
Give priority to
your own space and time in day to day life. It will not only nurture the
positive individual within you but also will boost your relationship with those
around you!
2)
Plan your meals rightly.
What you eat is extremely important than you thought when it comes to your
state of mind. Your body eats junk, your mind suffers! Make sure you enhance
your “natural” food intake through the day.
3)
Never eat
full-stomach! People eating full have been reported to suffer from anxious
spells and depressive attacks more often.
4)
Socialize with
like-minded people only! Unnecessary socializing for the sake of it can lead to
lot of stress related issues, comparisons, complex relations, and ruining of family
life! On the contrary when you are with your real friends and family, you can
be a freer self, share your life with them and be yourself!
5)
“What will people
think” is the major culprit, at least in the Indian societies. When your mind
and spirit tell you that you are doing nothing but right, why let some
external unimportant factors ruin your peace of mind? It’s your life and your convictions!
Stick to them with a free mind and you will enjoy life like never before!
6)
There is no age for
having fun! Whatever age you are of, you can have loads of fun and feel the
good vibes such times emanate! Engage in some favorite sports, hobby, dance
class, music, traveling etc and let the gossipers enjoy themselves too! J
7)
Slowly but surely
reduce your “Sitting time”. Yes, more you sit in one place, more you are at
risk of developing anxiety related disorders. So, move around the office, cabin
or your place of work during non-working hours. Do some stretching moves while
on the go and your body will know you care for it!
8)
Go for the outings
more often. What I like more about the Western world is their love for travel. Not
that we Asians travel any less, but the Westerners mainly earn to travel; that’s
what many of my friends tell me. You get to see different cultures, varied forms of life and get close to Mother Nature! Life is an adventure and traveling fuels
that adventure for sure! Stress and panic cannot live with the travelers who
live on adrenalin!
Everyone’s life is different and all cannot go by the stereotypical way
of dealing with anxiety and depression. However, one can chalk out his or her
own plan and work on improving our mental / psychological and emotional health!
Believe you me, life without any mental / emotional baggage is a bliss!
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