These Are the Supplements Taylor Swift Swears By for Reducing Anxiety

When celebrities give advice, fans drop everything they’re doing and listen to their favorite idols. Recently, Taylor Swift broke her silence on mental illnesses and created a buzz on social media with speculations about the singer’s health.

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In 2015, Taylor Swift said that she was scared to speak up about her mental health issues because she felt like there were so many people who would be more than happy to see her downfall

Life Lessons From Taylor Swift

Swift poured her heart out in the article featured in the latest edition of ELLE — which was literally a memoir of her life so far and all the lessons she has learned in the 29 years of her existence. Most people would think that having become famous at such a young age, Taylor Swift had success and happiness presented to her on a silver platter. When in reality, she is like every ordinary person who deals with ordinary struggles like anxiety and depression.

Yes folks, this means that even A-listers aren’t immune to mental illnesses. If anything, their high-profile lifestyle and constant scrutiny from the media puts them at a higher risk of developing anxiety or depression. To help her fans who’re facing similar struggles, Taylor Swift came clean about her own experience with anxiety and how she learned to manage it over time.

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The singer said that the negativity on social media contributed to the problem, putting her under more stress

In the ELLE article (which was written by Swift herself!), the singer said that the negativity on social media contributed to the problem, putting her under more stress. To make matters worse, the tragic bombing incident in Manchester Arena and other shooting incidents made her more fearful about live performances. The terrorizing events happened at an interesting time in Taylor’s career when she herself was expecting to go on tour for seven months.

To keep her 3 million fans safe, she and her team spent a lot of time, money on organizing. On top of that, nosy paparazzi and tabloids showing up at her properties and publically outing her addresses to crazy fans and dangerous stalkers has only intensified her safety concerns. Taylor Swift’s struggles with anxiety are nothing new.

Fighting Anxiety With Supplements

In 2015, she said that she was scared to speak up about her mental health issues because she felt like there were so many people who would be more than happy to see her downfall. But now that she’s ready to hit 30, Taylor couldn’t care less about what her haters think. She has blocked out all negativity from her life and is now determined to fight her battle against anxiety with the help of supplements.

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Swift wrote in ELLE that she loves taking natural supplements like L-theanine and magnesium to calm her nerves

Swift wrote in ELLE that she loves taking natural supplements like L-theanine and magnesium to calm her nerves. While the former helps her manage her stress levels, the latter is great for boosting her energy and relieving muscle soreness. But don’t go off on a shopping spree on Amazon just yet. Let’s investigate a little to see if these supplements are actually safe for those suffering from anxiety.

According to nutritionists, amino acids like L-theanine have long been used in anxiety medicines. However, this supplement can have side effects when used with other medication which is why it’s best to consult your doctor before taking it. If supplements are not your thing, there are plenty of foods that are naturally rich in L-theanine. Some of them include chia seeds, green tea, nuts, chocolate, and legumes.