How do I overcome anxiety, shyness and agoraphobia without medication??

Answer 1

You have to be conscious of your fear reactions. If you fear open spaces, go into open spaces, realize you will probably start to panic, and then take control of your emotions. Nothing will hurt you. Repeat for shyness and anxiety inducing situations.. exposure to that which you fear is the only way to "get over it" without meds. Eventually as you become accustomed to the situations, you will hopefully feel less stress or even have the stress disappear completely. Hope this helps.. peace!

Answer 2

50% of who had an depressive episode in their life will get another. So even though you have done this that and the other, because you are prone to it this will be a part of your life. What can you do? When things are in your control, do the best you can. But unfotunately there are times you are not. At the moment with the rising unemployment, it is understandable that people get desperate. What you can do is prepare for the future; study something new, or specialise. Things always seems to go wrong when you so desperately want it. You build up your expectations and before you know their is another failure or downset. Sometimes it feels like you've been hit by a truck. If you do get down, stay active as much as you can, avoid alcohol (makes it worse) and set a goal which is reasonable, within your means and abilities. I take multi vitamines.

Answer 3

I don't normally suggest any "doctrine" to anyone, as most of the time I think it's bunk. (ie: religion, self-help program, meditation)...but, what I think is best is to improve yourself as a person. Get involved with something that you have a passion for, something you have a hard time stopping ( music, artistry, designing, exercise, etc) Something that makes you lose all other thoughts and can focus endlessly on. Once you have found this, nothing else will matter. Mostly of the time I feel depression and anxiety are only side effects from denying ourselves who we really are. I don't like crowds, but that doesn't mean I'm wrong in any way. Some people need the clannish environment. I do not. Once you have directed your life in the manner in which you feel more viable and relevant, your confidence issues will resolve themselves, and you won't feel those inadequacies.

Answer 4

I am so happy, it was only a 35 minute drive ( 70 minutes total) but absolutely no sign of anxiety or panic i shopped till I dropped - brilliant! I will now go for the next stage DUAL CARRIAGE way, probably at the weekend, with my husband accompanying me first then the solo drive, if successful the final stage of driving on motorway

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Answer 5

If you have insurace or the financial means, I would suggest therapy. I have been in therapy off and on for 6 years and have anxiety and once shyness. It does wonders and is the least restrictive alternative to medication.

Answer 6

Get some therapy and take the meds. What is with unhealthy mental people and the medications? NONE of them want to take the meds! That's what they are for is to help you, for God's sake! Why do you want to cut off your nose to spite your face? I don't get it. If I can take a pill to help me feel better and eliminate anxiety and other problems in my life, I'm going to take it!

Answer 7

Just try and relax and talk to some friends/family about things. Try to get out and do more things, socialize a little. It might come down to taking the meds, but try to do it yourself first.

Answer 8

LOTS AND LOTS OF PRAYING! Good luck on your condition, I use Xanax to solve my Anxiety and it works!

Answer 9

alcohol.