Feeling anxious? Here are a few ways to feel better
Mental health is a vital component of overall health, and it’s fantastic that our society has started to care more about making people feel better. From viral education campaigns to increased funding, there are many signs that municipal, provincial, and federal governments are taking mental health seriously.
Mental health was an emerging priority for Canadians before the pandemic, which has only increased the need for broad mental health supports. On a micro level, there are different things you can do to reduce your anxiety levels at home.
Medical Cannabis
Legalizing cannabis has resulted in thousands of people finally accessing the medical support they need. People with anxiety report feeling improvement after consuming the correct dosages and types of cannabis.
If you’re wondering if medical cannabis can make you feel better, speak to a doctor or trusted medical professional about your symptoms. Recreational store employees may be accessible. However, they cannot legally give you any guidance on cannabis dosing or products for anxiety, or any other medical conditions.
You can buy medical cannabis online safely and legally from the comfort of home. First, you need to obtain a medical document (another term for a prescription) through an easy to access telemedicine platform like HelloMD. Once you’ve met with a healthcare practitioner you will be able to access a wide range of brands, products, and cultivars. Like other medications, treatment isn’t likely to be effective without a qualified medical professional guiding you through the process from start to finish.
When you have the correct information about medical cannabis products and how to dose them, then you can begin to treat your anxiety.
Go For a Walk
When people say that going for a walk clears their minds, they aren’t speaking figuratively. Walking even just for 20 minutes or so a day can relax your mind and reduce stress levels and blood pressure.
Walking helps gets your heart rate up and lowers your chances of developing illnesses like stroke, cardiomyopathy, and more. Perhaps best of all, walking is free and has no risk of side effects.
Medical experts recommended going for walks, especially during COVID-19 when people were mainly in their homes. Getting fresh air and seeing things outside your home is its own reward.
Listen To or Play Music
Music can be as flexible as your mood, so there’s always a fitting song whether you’re feeling joyous or melancholy or something in between. Listening to music can be extremely soothing and fulfilling, and playing a musical instrument can often be even more engaging.
If you’ve never played before, you don’t need to purchase a music studio or professional-grade instruments. Begin with a starter guitar or a keyboard, depending on the music you like and the sounds you want to produce. Even a smaller and less expensive instrument like a ukulele can provide endless mental stimulation and satisfaction.
The way we feel day to day has a major impact on quality of life, so it’s important to focus on addressing mental health. Keep all the above tips in mind, and you should start feeling less anxious soon.
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