Everybody's nerves periodically fail - an irrefutable fact. Features of the rhythm of life are as follows. We can say social conditions. However, there are times when nervous tension becomes a constant companion, and "breakdowns" - a pattern. Or nervous tension builds up from the slightest irritants. In this case, you need to make some efforts to combat nervousness.
Instructions
Step 1
There is no need to rush to resort to various sedatives. Often, you can cope with nervous tension without them, with the help of herbal, natural "sedatives". For example, a cup of a mild, fragrant peppermint tea before bed can help you cope with anxiety, distract from anxious thoughts, and calm your nervous system. Peppermint itself has soothing properties. Many doctors recommend that you carry a bottle of peppermint oil with you and bring it to your nose during moments of nervous tension (it also helps with motion sickness and nausea).
Step 2
In addition, in any pharmacy there are special herbal preparations that help to improve the functioning of the nervous system. As a rule, they are harmless and really help, you just need to pay attention to the composition, look at it for the presence of allergens, otherwise, not only will you be covered with spots, you will also have the opposite effect.
Step 3
Systematic breaks help fight nervous tension. When you feel that you are about to explode (or vice versa - your hands give up), drop everything and rest for 15 minutes. Brew green tea (or whatever you like), listen to soothing music. It is usually recommended to listen to the sounds of nature - rain, a stream, birdsong - but if you frankly do not like the trills of a nightingale, you do not need to force yourself to listen to such recordings - there will be no effect.
Step 4
Try different types of breathing exercises. They are used to restore peace of mind literally a couple of minutes before an important event - a meeting, exam, speech. For example, the following exercise is very useful: on count 4 - inhale, on count 4 - exhale, on count 2 - pause. On the count of 4 - inhale, on the count of 5 - exhale, on the count 2 - pause. Etc. The exhalation increases to 8, because it becomes somewhat difficult to breathe further. Then gradually increase the inhalation so that it becomes equal to the exhalation. The pause is also increased by one count. And the third stage is the return of breathing to the original duration of inhalation and exhalation.
Step 5
And the last thing. Get enough sleep to manage your nerves. This is essential for the healthy functioning of the nervous system. Proper sleep lasts 7-8 hours, no less, but it is no longer useful. Be sure to ventilate the room before going to bed, even in winter, for at least a few minutes. It is undesirable to put strong-smelling flowers or perfume next to the bed, this can cause headaches and interfere with healthy sleep.
