How to deal with anxiety?

Answer 1

if your anxiety is affecting your life too much....

i have anxiety and well the truth is you have to change your lifestyle; eating and excercise especially.

then you need to see a specialist to see what medication options there are for you and let me tell you from experience, the natural alternative medicine such as herbs are much more effective than psyciatric drugs in the long run.

good luck.

Answer 2

Anxiety

Most people experience some level of anxiety as part of everyday living. When anxiety seems persistent and overwhelming, it can interfere with daily functioning.

Anxiety Disorders are serious medical illnesses that affect approximately 19 million American adults. Unlike the relatively mild, brief anxiety caused by a stressful event such as a speech before a large audience or the first day on the job, anxiety disorders are chronic, relentless, and can grow progressively worse if not treated. Fortunately, most people with Anxiety Disorders can be helped to recover.

There are several categories of Anxiety Disorders including:

* Generalized Anxiety Disorder characterized by excessive, unrealistic worry that lasts over 6 months. Symptoms may include trembling, insomnia, dizziness and irritability;
* Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder characterized by persistent, recurring thoughts that exaggerate anxiety or fears;
* Panic Disorder characterized by severe distress that may make an individual feel like they are having a health problem or are losing control;
* Post Traumatic Stress Disorder can be followed by a traumatic event such as a sexual or physical assault, the unexpected death of a loved one, or a disaster. Symptoms may include sleep deprivation, irritability or poor concentration;
* Social Anxiety Disorder is characterized by extreme anxiety about being judged by others or behaving in a way that might cause embarrassment. Symptoms may include heart palpitations, faintness and blushing.

How to Get Help for Anxiety Disorders:

Effective treatments for Anxiety Disorders including medications and psycho-social treatment are available and if someone has symptoms, a visit to the family physician is usually the best place to start. A physician can help determine whether the symptoms are due to an anxiety disorder, some other medical condition, or both. Where indicated, a referral to a qualified mental health professional may be beneficial.

Answer 3

I agree with Dazed, except about medications. There are many medications; and everyone has their own unique experience with them because our bodies are all different due to genetics, etc..

I have a good deal of experience in this field, and don't know of any non-prescription drugs or herbs that work for anxiety. A big problem with herbal remedies is that they are not regulated and don't have to prove that they actually do what they claim to do. But I do know that there are prescription drugs that can help with anxiety.

Many times, though, anxiety is more about stressors that people have in their lives that cause them worry. So maybe her advice about getting counseling would be the best place to start. A counselor can help you identify what's causing the anxiety and support you in getting the help that you need. Sometimes just talking with a professional can help reduce stress and anxiety.

Answer 4

i tried for years to deal with it on my own, then finally decided that talking to my primary care provider wouldbe the best thing. There were times i could not go out and meet my friends for dinner, etc, unless I was with them because of the complete anxiety i felt about going into a crowd or people...there was no logical; reason for it. I was prescribed Ativan, and it works WONDERS...you might want to talk to your doctor. There are many kinds of therapy, including medication that can take care of the problem...don't try to deal on your own, it doesn't get better all by itself..good luck, i know how you feel.

Answer 5

have been using some deep meditation Cd's that have helped me a lot thy cause a bunch of issues to surface though, i think it is so that you are faced with it and you can overcome the issue, the instructions for the program say to use the Cd's every day but i think that it is only a good idea to do this for the first six weeks of the program and then to use them at your own pace of maybe two or three times a week at least for me anyway, ALSO DON'T TURN THE VOLUME UP VERY LOUD AT ALL WHEN LISTENING TO THE CD'S (when listening to these Cd's you have to use a portable CD player with headphones) the company is called center-point (click on link)http://www.centerpointe.com

Answer 6

I find that if i sit down in a quiet room and read something i calm right down. It clears my head and allows me to see things more clearly in order to deal with them.

Drinking only makes the worry dissappear for a while, its still there when you get back...

Answer 7

Rather than killing or maiming I choose to deal with it through Taebo by Billy Blanks.

Answer 8

to get relief from anxiety u can consult homoeopaths of yr related area.
By this pathy u can get relief from yr trouble by some drug accodring to character of yr anxiety.

Answer 9

Relax

Answer 10

This is a very good blog, a beginner’s guide to abnormal psychology.
Short, clear and simple; and you can even post your question

http://sensitive-psychoworld.blogspot.com/