If you do not learn to control your nerves, you can quickly lose health. Abuse at work, problems with bosses, quarrels with relatives, financial difficulties - these are far from all situations that make us worry more than usual! How to calm the nerves in such circumstances? It is possible that the tips below will help you. True, it is better to use them not separately, but in combination.
1st method. Get enough sleep. Proper sleep mode calms nerves perfectly. You need to get up and go to bed at the same time, spending at least 7-8 hours in bed. Also, do not go to bed immediately after active work. It is important to give the brain time to prepare for sleep. A warm bath or entertaining reading will help. Before calming the nerves, prepare a bath of the flowers of hawthorn, valerian, calendula, mint, oregano or motherwort.
2nd method. Avoid the noise. In some families, the television works constantly, although few watch it. But information is an additional burden for the nervous system. Therefore, turn on the TV only to watch your favorite programs. Better listen to music: classical or the sounds of nature. Interestingly, nerve-calming music is more useful than complete silence.
3rd method. Spend more time outdoors. Everyone needs long walks: those who work hard and those who are experiencing a difficult situation at home.
4th method. Medicinal plants. Folk methods are time-tested and effective. Before calming the nerves, prepare a decoction of calendula (recipe: 1 tbsp. L. Per 1 cup of boiling water, we insist for about an hour). It is better to drink it before bedtime. With the same proportions, you can make a decoction of motherwort or St. John's wort. You can also purchase pharmacy tinctures of valerian and hawthorn fruit, mix them and take 12 drops diluted in a glass of water.
5th method. Exercise. Exercise helps to become more calm and balanced. In addition, during muscle function, the body releases endorphins, which are a natural remedy for stress.
6th method. Form the right outlook on life. What does it mean? First, take failure as part of life, and don't despair. Only those who have learned to think positively have healthy nerves. Indeed, how to calm the nerves, if negative emotions paralyze the will and weaken the internal forces?
7th method. Proper breathing. In fact, you need to breathe not with your chest, but with your diaphragm. Such breathing contributes to the complete saturation of blood with oxygen and, of course, works well on nerves. This is easy to learn. Imagine that your stomach is a small balloon, and try to slowly blow it out and puff it out. It’s better to start such exercises while lying down.
8th method. Water treatments. Rubbing and swimming have a good effect on the nervous system. A cool shower will be helpful in the morning. It tones and strengthens the central nervous system. Before going to bed, take a warm shower or a soothing bath. A good workout for nerves will be a
contrast shower.