How to Stop Anxiety Tip #1: Drink More Water

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Drink more water.
Water is a great quencher of thirst but more importantly here -a great quencher of anxiety.There is no quicker way to stop anxiety than drinking fresh water.
Nearly every function of the body is monitored and pegged to the efficient flow of water through our system. Water transports hormones, chemical messengers, and nutrients to vital organs of the body.
When we don’t keep our bodies well hydrated, they may react with a variety of signals… some of which are symptoms, of anxiety. Studies have shown that being just half a liter dehydrated can increase your cortisol levels which is the stress hormone that makes you feel more anxious and on edge.
When you are suffering from frequent panic attacks your stress response is firing more than usual and this creates a buildup of toxins in your system that need to be flushed out. Studies show most of the population are dehydrated and people who under constant stress are even more so. This is why its so important to keep yourself well hydrated all the time when you are anxious.
The key to re-balancing a deficit of fluids is to drink eight glasses of fresh water daily. However You have to spread this intake of water throughout the day and not drink it all in one go. Otherwise you don’t give your body a chance to absorb it and the excess will just pass through your body. Sip your water throughout the day for maximum absorption.
When you are aware that dehydration is a factor that contributes to anxiety and nervousness you start to pay much greater attention to how much you are drinking daily. Personally, I have found that not only does regular intake of water ward off any subtle feelings of anxiety, but it is also incredibly useful for building stamina and avoiding fatigue. Increasing the amount of fresh water you drink to eight glasses a day is a very easy step to incorporate into your daily routine and can have such a huge impact on the speed of your recovery from anxiety.
The easiest way to ensure you are getting enough is to make it easy for yourself by having water placed in strategic locations. That might mean having bottled water in the car , at your desk or any place you spend time Beside the TV or computer) . If you place it in positions that are visible you will be reminded ot drink it.
If the water is out of sight it quickly goes out of mind. With all new habits you want to form you have to make it easy for yourself or else you will drop it after a few days. So most of the effort you have to make is just ensuring there is water around you and that the bottles stay full. The drinking part is easy.
One thing I would caution against is not drinking too much before bed only because it might disrupt your sleep with you needing to use the bathroom in the middle of the night. Sleep is important and we dont want to interfere with that.
So for the entire length of this coaching program I will be sending reminders about different things and water is one of them. If you join me on a call I will be asking you about it. Dont let me down,
You will be really surprised how much of difference water can make in just one week.

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  • @catndhat777
    @catndhat7778 жыл бұрын

    This is so very true! I've suffered from anxiety for years and stopped drinking soda 2 months ago. Huge difference!

  • @mrgalaxy8339

    @mrgalaxy8339

    8 жыл бұрын

    Yes Soda is bad I haven't drank Soda in a week.

  • @edsquitcigsbyvaping6309

    @edsquitcigsbyvaping6309

    8 жыл бұрын

    For me it was anything with caffeine.. Coffee.. Tea.. Soft drinks.. Sprite & seven up dont have caffeine.. Just an fyi if you ever feel like having one.

  • @delaynepratt1886
    @delaynepratt18868 жыл бұрын

    your voice is so soothing. I wish everytime I had a panic attack you were there to talk to me lol..

  • @belart7152

    @belart7152

    6 жыл бұрын

    most people on Tv and U tube just scream .!!!.....I find it so irritating

  • @seharawan903

    @seharawan903

    6 жыл бұрын

    DeLayne Pratt ops lol

  • @juliusrichardperez5171

    @juliusrichardperez5171

    6 жыл бұрын

    Hi i hope you reply

  • @toronto416.

    @toronto416.

    3 жыл бұрын

    Hi, do u still suffer with panic attacks and anxiety attacks?

  • @nicolas_-_-_

    @nicolas_-_-_

    3 жыл бұрын

    I downloaded the DARE app so that I can listen to Barry wherever I go 🙂 And he truly helped me 🙂

  • @user-mj8nf2vp7q
    @user-mj8nf2vp7q7 жыл бұрын

    That's all I do during a panic attack. I keep water with me at ALL times. It helps me get through them.

  • @MSR_VIDZZZ

    @MSR_VIDZZZ

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too, it really helps a lot.

  • @militarytoy3563
    @militarytoy35632 жыл бұрын

    While enjoying this video to calm my anxiety. An advertisement came up "if you think a KZread video will get rid of your anxiety, well you're wrong" ......

  • @coldschooI
    @coldschooI7 жыл бұрын

    What a calming voice...

  • @belart7152

    @belart7152

    6 жыл бұрын

    energetic yet calm voice....(:

  • @witapepsi
    @witapepsi2 жыл бұрын

    one of the first things i've taught myself to do when i have a panic attack is to do my best to reach for some water. it helps me lead my thoughts elsewhere and the "shock" of cold water calms my nerves and throughout my body as i'm drinking it.

  • @alexm8267
    @alexm82672 жыл бұрын

    I've had DARE for over a year and never once I thought I would see this man. When this video popped up, I immediately clicked it and wanted to know if this was the man that talked to me for some time and it was. Thought I would share. Appreciate y'all

  • @nenaj1
    @nenaj14 жыл бұрын

    So true. I was dehydrated at work so many times and it caused me anxiety attacks because of how i felt. I had fainting spells from dehydration. Now im scared of it happening again and now the anxiety wont go away. Been pumping my body with water these past 2 days

  • @ktm2317

    @ktm2317

    4 жыл бұрын

    Don't worry about it just accept it will go away

  • @Inksplash52

    @Inksplash52

    4 жыл бұрын

    Are you okay now

  • @justineller6718
    @justineller67185 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video... I've been anxious the last 5 days... then I remembered, I barely had any water during that time!

  • @shellbacksclub
    @shellbacksclub Жыл бұрын

    I just started drinking lots of water for the first time in my life & I've noticed my lifelong struggle with anxiety has actually reduced significantly. I'm praying that it's actually the water & not my medication kicking in out of nowhere after a year on it. Wish I would've tried this years ago. Great fid. Ty.🙏

  • @Suuuperb
    @Suuuperb Жыл бұрын

    I had very high anxiety today, restless legs, heart was beating hard, stomach was upset etc.. Then I drank 1.5 liters (0.4 gal) of water and damn did it help, rest of the day has been a lot better. I'm going to try drinking more water every day to see if it helps.

  • @hollydolly088
    @hollydolly0887 жыл бұрын

    Your book changed my life. Thank you

  • @musicwithaudreyllc3694

    @musicwithaudreyllc3694

    7 жыл бұрын

    Hollie W what is the book

  • @toronto416.

    @toronto416.

    3 жыл бұрын

    How are you today Holly?

  • @maslinegari5900

    @maslinegari5900

    3 жыл бұрын

    hi there pls pls i need the book tooo ..but am in Zimbabwe ..so difficult to get

  • @DarshanIyengar
    @DarshanIyengar6 жыл бұрын

    I am getting really anxious and almost lost my job today. It's hell. Only thing keeping me going is faith. Even that gets shaken sometimes. I am hoping that suicidal thoughts go away too. I don't want to hurt my loved ones.

  • @headach203

    @headach203

    3 жыл бұрын

    You'll get better brotha just take baby steps one day at a time

  • @6inthestix
    @6inthestix9 ай бұрын

    DARE was a major part of my anxiety and panic attack recovery. I've been having periods of time with little or no anxiety and more life is getting stressful and it's creeping back into my life again. Time to refresh myself of the DARE response and start listening to the apps daily dares again!

  • @tarnistarnis2921
    @tarnistarnis29218 жыл бұрын

    Thank you, I have watched several of your videos know and just knowing some of the things that might cause them will help me to rationalize the attack and take it head on. When its less of a mystery its not as hard to fight against instead of run from." Thank you again.

  • @sharpienails
    @sharpienails7 жыл бұрын

    Think all I need to do is listen to your calming voice for awhile & I could get over one :)

  • @banacheckgaming.1027
    @banacheckgaming.10276 жыл бұрын

    I definitely will be doing this while cutting out sugar like you said in the other video, I've also been going for more longer walks with the dog which has helped. Excellent videos.

  • @gromstoso
    @gromstoso4 жыл бұрын

    Your methods/book/app changed my mindset completely, thanks, from Brazil

  • @doriannoni5945
    @doriannoni59453 жыл бұрын

    Barry! You and your book gave me my life back! Thank you ❤️

  • @northeastshooter5135
    @northeastshooter51352 жыл бұрын

    Not usually talked about is the "mental illness attack." Identical to the intensity of a panic attack without the adrenalin response, ie. racing heart, shortness of breath. Mostly terrifying thoughts, the mental illness attack is the intense and overwhelming fear that one is mentally ill, that the world is a depressing place. And the fear that this realization will become permanent and the thoughts will never go away.

  • @wgrantbaileybailey3
    @wgrantbaileybailey35 жыл бұрын

    I truly appreciate your videos. However I'm tired of just coping with anxiety I want to get rid of it for good I want to be like I was before I had my first anxiety attack please guide me to cure this anxiety and get rid of it for good

  • @MsLadyBluesWorld

    @MsLadyBluesWorld

    5 жыл бұрын

    There's a guy on KZread name wonderbro. Please him up he recovered from anxiety and tells you how to and it works. I have anxiety but I'm healing from it slowly. It takes time but u can recover. Look him up

  • @kristinebalba2525

    @kristinebalba2525

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me also, i want to go back to the way i used to. It started this pandemic because im afraid of everything i feel, like having symptoms or what. Then we were so drunk that night 2 months ago then the next day my heart palpitates so much that leads me to panic thinking that there's something bad about my health. Now here i am, sometimes good, sometimes not, I really miss the good old days, praying to God to give me more courage and faith to overcome this anxious.

  • @burkesbuoyancyaid8111
    @burkesbuoyancyaid81118 жыл бұрын

    Really interesting and good point. Drink water when feeling anxious. I will try this. Worth also mentioning the type of water -- whether tap water or spring water and whether carbonated or still. I don't have much appetite for normal tap water. Some water the body seems to enjoy and absorb more than others. So i have found it useful to experiment with different brands of spring water. My body enjoys carbonated water and certain brands of spring water. It tastes moreish, and rather than sitting heavy in the stomach, it seems to be absorbed quickly, giving a boost in energy. Another technique I was told, which I haven't really used, is to freeze water and then defrost it and drink the melt water and discard the small lump of ice left. That's because ice crystals grow around impurities in the water and so if you discard the lump left then you also discard the impurities.

  • @sprigs08
    @sprigs088 жыл бұрын

    Good man :) my anxieties are running wild at the moment

  • @TheHumbuckerboy
    @TheHumbuckerboy6 жыл бұрын

    I feel that the most important thing is for people to drink the OPTIMUM amount of water . Too little water is obviously bad but so is drinking too much water .Drinking too much water can deplete the body of much needed beneficial electrolytes which can certainly contribute to making a person anxious.

  • @Eddie53172
    @Eddie531727 жыл бұрын

    Such a God send! My panic attacks have greatly decreased through these vids. Love that ice water

  • @kyliemaharaj9899
    @kyliemaharaj98995 жыл бұрын

    Thank you soooo much!!!

  • @headach203
    @headach2033 жыл бұрын

    I have anxiety and depression seem like it just started about 2 week's ago so i jump on it admittedly,did all my research i could because living like that is a fucking nightmare.what works for me so far is fish oil,i take 2 pills a day which totals out to 1450 epa and 550 dha i also drink pure blueberry juice and eat a cup of blackberries,i also exercise nothing to crazy just about 45 mins of lifting weights and so far it's been working and i also eat dry cherries at night to help with sleep.good luck and take baby step better day's will come

  • @haroon2972

    @haroon2972

    3 жыл бұрын

    How are you feeling now?

  • @lacsapdukeharm9547
    @lacsapdukeharm95473 жыл бұрын

    You saved me Barry, I love you my Brother! xoxo

  • @belart7152
    @belart71526 жыл бұрын

    Thank You Barry !!!!!!!!.....

  • @rashidulhassan3038
    @rashidulhassan30387 жыл бұрын

    Fantastic voice and narration is very good

  • @jeanreal2368
    @jeanreal23683 жыл бұрын

    I also haved anxiety attack now..while isolation with my youngest😔..my youngest also have a covid possitive but no symtoms at all ...too hard becaused we eat nothin but checkin everyday and fish..its all dry..no soups ..wants to go home but..we haved to wait the pedia if my son can go home...this is frst time i haved anxiety and its hard..but when i watch this video of you it made me relax..i drink so much water now..thnks for your video❤and pray for us please..from the philipines

  • @AO-ly3eh
    @AO-ly3eh5 жыл бұрын

    Very helpful Thank u very much

  • @bonson9156
    @bonson91563 жыл бұрын

    Just got the DARE audiobook and workbook!

  • @annahughes9235
    @annahughes92358 жыл бұрын

    love water

  • @markyoung6054
    @markyoung60547 жыл бұрын

    ill try this and skipping. went cold turkey on my meds 96 hours ago. had the bad dreams, sweats, shakes, the lot really. I'll keep you posted

  • @chaneimanumua5790

    @chaneimanumua5790

    4 жыл бұрын

    This was three years ago how did u go?

  • @spanknbanana1913

    @spanknbanana1913

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@chaneimanumua5790 I think he’s still on meds

  • @JamesDel
    @JamesDel7 жыл бұрын

    Nice to see an Irishman on here discussing anxiety relief. Great Vids!

  • @Lisa29810
    @Lisa298102 жыл бұрын

    Funny that as every time I drink water feel that bit more calmer

  • @JonnyQ408
    @JonnyQ4088 жыл бұрын

    I also heard adding lemon into the water helps as well.

  • @rhondapelletier2141

    @rhondapelletier2141

    3 жыл бұрын

    Also sucking on hard Candy cough drops or chewing gum is a trick to snap you out of anxiety. It is a chemical reaction. When you do this your brain gets the message that it’s time to rest and eat because of the saliva in your mouth. It turns off your fight and flight response. This has been one of the best tricks I have ever learned and I need to share it with anyone I can! Life-changing!!

  • @drewbullet1318
    @drewbullet13184 жыл бұрын

    Drinking more water makes your metabolism speed up and that will actually do the opposite of helping anxiety. Lol I drink nothing but water and it’s never helped with anxiety try magnesium glycinate or something that actually has research behind it that will help you.

  • @789quicky
    @789quicky3 жыл бұрын

    I wish it were that simple haha.. Great book though 👍

  • @troylaw18
    @troylaw187 жыл бұрын

    If anyone noticed he had a glass of water in he's hand the whole time

  • @LaFlareRed1
    @LaFlareRed14 жыл бұрын

    Not even Gunn lie after I stopped drinking soda my anxiety stoped

  • @TheGuyInTheCar43
    @TheGuyInTheCar437 жыл бұрын

    Omg thanks so much ted Cruz look alike 😊👍

  • @muna4321
    @muna43215 жыл бұрын

    what about social anxiety and panic?

  • @bernardmumo1630
    @bernardmumo16308 жыл бұрын

    the video came on alright......but there was no voice........

  • @zarishzarish6512
    @zarishzarish65124 жыл бұрын

    I have a question, does anxiety makes stomach problems or stomach problems cause anxiety. I am having both these days so i don't know which treatment should i get 😣

  • @wavybravy5710

    @wavybravy5710

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes It makes gut problems That your all organs of your body need more water to detox the toxins And if you are not drinking enough water You will be tired all the time Because each cell in your body needs water to live The water will revitalise you if you drink plenty of it 3 litres at least But divide them all the day Not to keep yourself dehydrated even a single day Thanks for letting me stopped by

  • @travelarmyveteran7426

    @travelarmyveteran7426

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same with me and is horrible and I get dehydrated quickly

  • @msmith2065
    @msmith20658 жыл бұрын

    wooooter

  • @aifutureknowledge
    @aifutureknowledge5 жыл бұрын

    I have savior anxiety over two months already every single day. Sometimes its intense sometimes its not. It started when i had my stomach problems. I am still healing from my stomach but im having temperature 37.2 everyday . That makes me more worried about my health. Like am i gonna die or its all right. Help some advice. I have all the doctors telling me nothings worng. Accept my temperature i dont know why i have it at all. Does ensxiaty cause it ? And another question is if this enxhiaty is permanent or no?

  • @sfgsuccessforgranted7663

    @sfgsuccessforgranted7663

    3 жыл бұрын

    Just take care of yourself dont think to much and avoid some sad things Listen Surah Yaseen Or Rehman you will feel better

  • @couscouscobra78
    @couscouscobra784 жыл бұрын

    Barry - what if your anxiety makes you want to go to the toilet all the time - wouldn't drinking more water make it worse?

  • @thesolutionbee9292
    @thesolutionbee92927 жыл бұрын

    I have very severe anxiety. plz help

  • @TonysInformer

    @TonysInformer

    7 жыл бұрын

    Surajit Das try cbd and also ask your docter for help plus don't worry about anixtey it's normal and always remember that your awsome and that the world is your pal ;)

  • @leizeldepaz56

    @leizeldepaz56

    7 жыл бұрын

    Surajit Das same i have also this one im scared everything...

  • @leizeldepaz56

    @leizeldepaz56

    7 жыл бұрын

    Surajit Das it start last 2011 untill now

  • @lauracorbett4577

    @lauracorbett4577

    7 жыл бұрын

    Surajit Das Whenever I drink soda and tea it has me feeling jittery 😬 and I start to get nervous but if I drink eight cups of water 💦 I'm myself again and I feel relaxed.

  • @chandanmishra8846

    @chandanmishra8846

    6 жыл бұрын

    What is your symptoms bro,, please mention.l have also too.

  • @narenmhz9880
    @narenmhz98807 жыл бұрын

    bit confused in 8 glasses of water. can you tell me how many liters a day?

  • @mikemaldonado9960

    @mikemaldonado9960

    4 жыл бұрын

    8 glasses is 2 liters, or 4 regular sized bottles of water

  • @sdlivin4907
    @sdlivin49076 жыл бұрын

    I have been drinking alot of water and my musle cramp and my arms feet sleep and I feel a sensation of water and I've been suffering from anxiety and panic attacks idk of its dehydration and over dehydration

  • @fatimajaved196

    @fatimajaved196

    3 жыл бұрын

    Are you fine now?

  • @susanbolton6215
    @susanbolton62157 жыл бұрын

    I drink about 3 glasses a day but drink LOTS of herbal tea. Does it need to be water or just liquid?

  • @adubber97

    @adubber97

    7 жыл бұрын

    Susan Bolton it has to be water, and tea dehydrates you. 8 glasses a day is usually the standard rule for everyone.

  • @susanbolton6215

    @susanbolton6215

    7 жыл бұрын

    exotrash97 thanks. I have read that fresh lemonade and water are the only things that don't dehydrate you. Just wanted another opinion.

  • @176candy

    @176candy

    5 жыл бұрын

    Herbal tea is good and just as good for your health. Your doing it right just keep check on fluids

  • @ciaran6309

    @ciaran6309

    5 жыл бұрын

    water, thats why he said Water.

  • @ChosenCDA
    @ChosenCDA6 жыл бұрын

    Somehow I love you 😘

  • @bribribewry5496
    @bribribewry54964 жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @kimhung2345
    @kimhung23458 жыл бұрын

    Does 5 HTP help reduce anxiety?

  • @adubber97

    @adubber97

    7 жыл бұрын

    Kim Hung Leung it definitely can improve mood but has the opposite affect on some people so just take note of your reaction to it I guess.

  • @kimhung2345

    @kimhung2345

    7 жыл бұрын

    Thx

  • @haroon2972

    @haroon2972

    3 жыл бұрын

    Please let me know your experience

  • @daydaysvlogs8836
    @daydaysvlogs88367 жыл бұрын

    I have panic attacks nonstop

  • @johnmckenna798
    @johnmckenna7985 жыл бұрын

    I drink 3 litres of water a day and I'm still crippled with anxiety.

  • @dearlypabro5320

    @dearlypabro5320

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same

  • @jameslalesi8999
    @jameslalesi89994 жыл бұрын

    My panic stops me drinking water

  • @gdavis0213
    @gdavis02137 жыл бұрын

    club soda from Walgreen's works for me

  • @serialkiller288
    @serialkiller2883 жыл бұрын

    I think im adicted to drinking in 5hours i drink 8L thats 2gallons

  • @jhonmargabriel6683

    @jhonmargabriel6683

    3 жыл бұрын

    omg

  • @jonathanpicasso
    @jonathanpicasso8 жыл бұрын

    if every human would drink that amount you suggest, we will run out of water resources for sure

  • @lankwon5378
    @lankwon53786 жыл бұрын

    God loves you very very much. Jesus is the Son of God. Pray to God in Jesus name and your prayers will be answered.

  • @spendaimsp7882
    @spendaimsp78825 жыл бұрын

    Yet Social Anxiety and ADHD this is completely irrelevant for me