Applied Relaxation
The main goal of applied relaxation is to relax specific muscles in the body to prevent them from triggering an episode of anxiety. A trained and licensed therapist will show you how to:
– Relax the muscles properly
– Relax the muscles quickly when a trigger appears
– Relax the muscles in circumstances that cause anxiety
Similar to cognitive behavioral therapy, you might need to have one meeting with your therapist per week for a few months. [3]
Lifestyle Changes
Some lifestyle changes would help improve symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder. These include:
– Follow a healthy and balanced diet
– Work out regularly
– Prioritize events and task
– Take measures to avoid triggers and stressors
– Have a good sleep schedule
– Limit consumption of drugs and alcohol
– Practice relaxation techniques, such as yoga, meditation, mindfulness, or deep breathing
– Keep a diary that records every trigger and symptom [4]
