10 Daily Habits To Ease Anxiety

''As someone who has dealt with anxiety disorder for most of my life, I'm the first say that there's no "quick fix" for coping with the disorder. Therapy, medication, and the support of family and friends can make a huge difference — but, for many of us, it's an unfortunate reality that our anxiety will never disappear entirely and the best we can do is find effective ways to manage it. Although I've benefited enormously from treatment, I've learned that there are also certain daily habits that help ease anxiety — and it's totally worth integrating these habits into our routines.

As is the case with every mental illness, the most effective strategies to ease anxiety depend on the person. What has been lifesaving for me may not help you, and vice versa. So, there's always a period of trial and error — just like we shouldn't give up on the idea of therapy or medication just because one doctor didn't help us, it pays to be open to trying a variety of habits and techniques in order to figure out what will ease our own anxiety.

These 10 daily habits that are definitely worth adding to your routine — they have the potential to ease your anxiety and keep your symptoms in check...''

by CAITLIN FLYNN