The physical symptoms of anxiety vary but many of the more common ones - like a churning stomach , diarrhoea or feeling sick - relate to your gut ! Improvements in gut health can help with anxiety symptoms . Ways to manage anxiety ;

1 Diet - Improving your diet can help boost your gut health and may be able to help with anxiety . High quality diets - including those containing more fiber , omega-3 and
"good" bacteria called probiotics - may be linked to a lower risk of anxiety , stress and depression symptoms . There are different types of omega-3 - those found in oily fish and another type found in nuts and seeds like flax seeds , chia seeds and walnuts .

2 Exercise - Physical activity is good for your brain , your gut and the connection between them . Exercise redirects your focus away from stressful situations and improves concentration and your ability to stick to healthy behaviours .

3 Breathing exercises , mindfulness and meditation - Practicing deep breathing can soothe that stress response and help you to focus , which can lead to better outcomes . Mindfulness and meditation , which use breathing and other techniques to help ground you in the present , can help redirect turbulent thoughts and reduce anxiety symptoms !

4 Journaling - Journaling helps control your symptoms and improve your mood by Helping you prioritize problems , fears and concerns . Tracking any symptoms day-to-day so that you can recognize triggers and learn ways to better control them .