Every one of us has gone through a feeling of anxiety. It's that awareness that something makes you uneasy. It could be apprehension, fear, nervousness, constant worrying, and anxiousness. All these negative feelings take a toll on the body. When we are at this stage, we often lack sleep. We can't concentrate on important tasks, we feel irritated. Now, these emotional dilemmas can lead to physical symptoms. Some may find themselves breathing faster, experiencing palpitations or irregular heartbeats, headaches, chest pains, feeling sick, loss of appetite, frequent trips to the toilet, and sweating. These may be viewed as minor inconveniences by some but what many people do not know is that when we are stressed or anxious, our body's way of combating it is to release stress hormones like adrenaline and cortisol. These cause the physical symptoms of anxiety in our body. Long-term anxiety may cause serious health problems like hypertension and one is most likely to develop infections. Good thing there are a few steps we can take on how to deal with anxiety. To effectively learn on how to deal with anxiety we must learn how to relax. Propping our self in front of the television or computer isn't the way to do it. What you are watching or doing in front of your TV or computer can even affect how you feel. What the body really needs is a relaxation technique. Deep breathing, yoga, and tai chi can really help someone relax. These exercises send a message to your body to loosen up and relax. Eating the right kind of food, getting enough sleep and exercising all contribute to your body's overall well-being. Exercising will help distribute oxygen throughout your entire body while eating healthy will ensure that the nutrients your body needs will be given. And a good night's sleep will allow your body to relax and be refreshed to tackle your life's daily activities. Being in touch with Mother Nature will give your mind a better way of appreciating the things around you. Seeing the beauty in Nature will help you loosen up tension and stress. Walking through a park will greatly help you relax and be comfortable with your surroundings. Thinking positive and having a good outlook will help the worry-wart combat anxiety. A great way to keep the mind from over-worrying is to focus on good things that have happened in your life recently. Even the most simple of things will keep you happy. Don't be so harsh on yourself by focusing only on the negative side of things. Allow yourself to dream, think of beautiful thoughts, and wish for something wonderful. Don't deny yourself of this simple pleasure dealing with anxiety. Always think of the best that could happen and by doing so, you are also changing how your brain thinks and handle anxiety. Another advice that will surely help you is to allow yourself to be surrounded by good people that give you positive vibes. Know that you are not alone in your struggles.