While no special diet is required, avoid caffeine and other stimulants and avoid alcohol. Find someone who will listen to you and counsel with you about your problems. Very often, supportive family or nursing care can help relieve anxiety. A calm, quiet atmosphere and comfortable environment is recommended. Verbally express feelings and concerns.
Most communities have several resources that can help with problems of anxiety.
Ministers, social workers, friends, neighbors, and family may each play a therapeutic role. Learn techniques, including biofeedback and relaxation therapy, to reduce muscle tension. Follow a regular energetic fitness routine using aerobic exercise if possible. If the anxiety is cured, the insomnia and lack of concentration will resolve themselves. Call your health care provider if you are unable to work because of anxiety, self-treatment has failed, or the cause of the anxiety is unknown.