Surviving John

Your water intake is essential to keeping your body healthy and to ease anxiety symptoms.

Every organ in the body heavily depends on water to function properly and to its capacity. We are mostly water. The human body is 69% water. The brain is 85% water, bones 35% water, blood 83% water and the liver 90% water. (Resource: Watershed Wellness Center)

A mere 2% drop in body water can trigger fuzzy short-term memory, and difficulty focusing and it is estimated that 75% of Americans are dehydrated. With hectic schedules it may be hard to drink 8 glasses of water daily so try to keep your water bottle handy at all times. When you experience “thirst” it’s already a sign that your body is dehydrated. Make sure you don’t overdo it on your alcoholic beverages or caffeinated drinks; they actually dehydrate you that’s why with alcohol you get that terrible ‘hangover’because your body is crying out for water.

Signs of Moderate Dehydration

-Dry, sticky mouth
-Fatigue
-Thirsty
-Dark urine
-Headache
-Dizzy or lightheaded

How to Stay Hydrated

-Drink 6-8, 8-ounce glasses of pure water every day.
-Try to drink every 30 minutes, especially first thing in the morning, it will help you feel energized, even if you don’t feel thirsty
-Avoid too much caffeinated drinks or alcohol.
-Water will also help keep your weight in check. Drinking 8 glasses of day will help you to feel more full.
-Herbal teas count too as long as there not diuretic.

Dehydration can wreak havoc with your emotions by contributing significantly to fatigue, headaches, irritability and nervousness. It is critical to note that dehydration can easily contribute to nervousness and anxiety. Keeping the body functioning at its prime and well hydrated regular water intake is crucial in subduing the anxiety or panic attacks.

Water… What a powerful little way to stop the symptoms of anxiety or panic attacks. Don’t let anxiety steal your hope you can recover from your anxiety or panic attacks. Learn more with panic away.