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Old Mar 25, 2014, 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by psychehedone View Post
What are your anxiety levels like? Recently, I've realized that sometimes I feel exhausted not because I'm depressed or tired per se, but because I have a high level of baseline anxiety. Relaxation techniques like aromatherapy, drinking chamomile tea, warm showers with lavender bath gel, etc. help calm me down and rejuvenate me. This might seem funny, since chamomile and lavender are generally used to aid sleep. Anxiety uses up a lot of the body's energy, so if you can reduce that, you'll naturally feel more alert and energetic.
I find it tiring to move and do things when my anxiety level is high. Taking a shower can be a major ordeal for me. And I am very tired afterwards. I find a walk around the neighborhood helps me. And listening to relaxing music helps too. My headphones which give an immersive quality to music has helped allot.
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