Are there any natural cures for severe anxiety?

Answer 1

There's an over the counter herbal supplement that you can get online for a decent price at http://www.swansons.com or http://www.puritainspride.com It's called Valerian Root. This supplement is actually a mild hypnotic -- it will help to calm your body down -- it's used to treat insomnia (inability to sleep) but, if you start taking it in the evening at 900mg doses, then taking 450mg in the day won't knock you out. It's also used to treat anxiety -- my mother lectured me, the other day, at like 3am -- normally, I would have went ape-doodie crazy, but, i didn't -- I sat there, and smiled -- then went back to bed. I take it, and i'm perfectly calm.

Answer 2

I am not religious and this book is not so much religious as it is common sense and better than any medication or therapy out there, go to the library and get Conversations with God Book 1 by Neale Donald walsh. I hit rock bottom a good 8 years or so ago, I had severe panic attacks, then depression because I felt I couldn't be normal, I even became somewhat anorexic due to my depression. My dogs groomer told me to read that book and I laughed at her and told her I would never understand anything to do with God because at that time in my life I felt that if there was a God, he was against me. I am spiritual but not religious. I have had many spiritual experiences since childhood and yet never understood the bible, just went with what I actually KNEW from experience. After reading that book, within weeks into reading it I noticed my panic attacks stopped, I still feared having them but I didn't actually have them. I would begin to panic and realize it wasn't actually happening. I had more mind control. I look back as bad as I was, so bad that I don't know if I would still be here had it not been for that book. One thing it says that I still remember after all these years of reading it is that we have 2 emotions in life that we react upon, one is love, the other is fear. Like jealousy for instance, it is a fear of losing and or fear of never having. Please get the book, at least try to read through it, you won't know until you try. I wish you the best. You can beat this, and you CAN and ARE normal and can live a normal life again. I used to sit by my window and watch cars go by wondering why I couldn't just get in my car and go like everyone else does, watching everyone live while I just exists. It is NOT a nice place to be- get that book, get a positive attitude, you will have a different perspective on life, begin to laugh at life in a way, find humor in stressful issues, and not take things as serious. You also may be indigo which I am, look up indigo and indigo adults and see if you match any of those traits because many of us who are indigo usually suffer from anxiety and depression until we better understand who we really are. Many hugs- Karen PS: meditation helps too!

Answer 3

Psychotherapy is particularly effective for certain anxiety disorders, such as social phobia and panic disorder. If you undergo psychotherapy, you will be encouraged to talk about your condition and any related issues with a mental health professional, such as a psychiatrist, psychologist or clinical social worker. Prior to psychotherapy, a psychotherapist will perform a mental health evaluation to assess your emotional and mental condition. At this time, the therapist will also discuss the type of treatment and goals with you.

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hope this helps!

Answer 4

Severe anxiety should be treated by a medical doctor, including a psychiatrist. You should also see a counselor/therapist.

Answer 5

Talk to your doctor and see what he/she says. You may benefit from being on some medication that can help with your anxiety.

Answer 6

The only natural cure I can think of is Yoga!

Answer 7

Yes, a doctor can help. There can be chemical imbalances that medicines can alleviate.

Or it could be as simple as drinking too much caffeinated drinks (soda, coffee, tea).

Or it might be something else.

Please do check with a professional. They can help you.

Good luck.

Answer 8

Try yoga, it's supposed to be very calming(not to mention it will give you a hot bod!!)

Answer 9

relaxation is the best cure. if you cannot do it try yoga and self hypnosis. but you need professional assistance with these

Answer 10

Experience. Also, don't drink, smoke, do drugs and avoid caffeine.