Anxiety impairs your memory because it taxes your body’s resources.
Experts weigh in on how to lower anxiety and improve memory.
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a truly annoying number of times a day.
I also havegeneralized anxiety disorder.
And as it turns out, these two things are probably relatedbecause anxiety impairs memory.
Alison Seponara, LPC is an anxiety healer and therapist, and author of ‘The Anxiety Healer’s Guide’.
(Yep, sounds familiar.)
(Cortisol can also interfere with memory.)
Anxiety diminishes our attentional powers.
This is true for clinical and chronic anxiety, as well as everyday anxiety and stress.
The more anxious we are, the more destructive is this connection, says Dr. Bar.
But you should find what works for you.
She also encourages eating lots of fruits and veggies.
Seponara also advises limiting alcohol consumption, as drinking too much can lead to confusion and memory loss.
Lastly, prioritize sleep.
Alison Seponara, LPC is an anxiety healer and therapist, and author of ‘The Anxiety Healer’s Guide’.
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