Natural Remedies for Anxiety: 12 Prescription Alternatives to Know
Natural remedies are complementary or alternatives to prescription medications. Some remedies may not work immediately, but over time as the substances build up in your system (e.g., herbal supplements or adaptogens that protect against stress). Natural anxiety-relief options include herbal teas, movement, and mindfulness-based techniques, and lifestyle changes such as avoiding anxiety-inducing substances.
What is relationship anxiety?
Relationship anxiety is when a person experiences persistent doubt, fear, or worry in a relationship. They may need constant reassurance or ignore their own needs and wishes to please a partner.
The Link Between Anxiety and High Blood Pressure
Anxiety and high blood pressure (hypertension) can occur together and even cause each other. High anxiety levels can lead to a spike in blood pressure, and getting a diagnosis of high blood pressure can lead to anxiety. However, some other medical conditions and medications can cause both high blood pressure and anxiety.
Morning Anxiety
Morning anxiety isn’t an official medical diagnosis or clinical term—however, many people—both with and without anxiety disorders—experience more anxiety in the morning.
Nervousness
Nervousness is a feeling of fear, worry, or apprehension. Feeling nervous on occasion is normal and even beneficial.While nervousness is usually temporary and specific to a situation, it can also be a symptom of an anxiety disorder. With anxiety disorders, the nervousness is excessive or persistent, and can affect a person's ability to function in daily life
