What things can you do for extreme anxiety?

Question

I mean extremely bad anxiety where I feel like I'm constantly startled or scared of reality.My stomach has butterflys and I cannot sleep yet I'm tired.Any ideas or does anyone take good medication for this?

Answer 1

5 years ago i had extreme anxiety , i started taking xznax it really helped but it can get addictive .. the # 1 way to control mine is to know it's all in your head, i carry a paper bag to control breathing if i have one and water always calms me down for some reason get alot of rest , quit stressing over everything eat healthy and not alot of caffiene... they will go away if you train them to ... stay strong and know that you have the control...

Answer 2

First of all, talk to your doctor about this and he or she may write you a prescription for an anti-anxiety medication such as Xanax or Ativan. Buspar is also a medication for people with PTSD and exteme anxiety.

You may also need to talk to a therapist about why you're feeling this way and the therapist will be able to work with you to build better coping skills and ways to de-escalate the feelings of anxiety.

Healthy Place has a great online community that offers information and support for those living with anxiety disorders so you may want to check it out.

http://www.healthyplace.com/communities/Anxiety/Site/comm_calender.htm

I wish you all the best, take care.

Answer 3

About 4 years ago I began having panic attacks and major anxiety, among other things. I have been taking an antidepressant and talking with a wonderful therapist and I have had major changes in my life. I do simple exercises to calm my mind and my body....music is a powerful tool for me and I listen to some of my favorites, do some deep breathing and meditate or I'll just sit quietly, meditating. For me, much of my "recovery" has been through my faith! You definitely should talk with someone...it helps tremendously! Good luck and God bless!

Answer 4

Ok, first thing first. Before even contemplating medication, you need to relax. this is not uncommon what you are experiencing and many others are in the same boat as you. People are sometimes only too happy to jump on the train and resort to medication when much of the time the answer is from within.

There is much help and advice on this

Best Regards

Clive Jenkins | Mental Health
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Answer 5

Sounds like panic attacks or general anxiety disorder:
Go see a psychiatrist/psycholigust: You might need medication, but you definetely will need a good therapist, preferredly behaviour therapy or whatever you think suits you! It can be cured!

Answer 6

Listen to music.