How can I overcome anxiety?

Question

I have bad anxiety and I have some MAJOR phobias. Can anyone offer any good advice so, i can live a normal life with less fear and stress?

Answer 1

Of course, you can always see a psychiatrist and there are a lot of drugs that can be prescribed to help you. I assume you are looking for a natural remedy. Kava Kava, Valerian Root and St. John's Wort are all effective mood enhancers. The first two will have a pronounced calming affect but may not be suitable for driving. Also, B-vitamins are very important for the nervous system, so always take a good multi-vitamin. A little bit of exercise helps release endorphins, which will ease the anxiety, so try a brisk walk or maybe a little dancing in front of the television each day.
Many people have a problem called "adrenal fatigue". I don't know if this may be what is ailing you but it's symptoms are:
nervousness
night wakings
phobias and fears
panic attacks
fatigue during the day, especially afternoon but difficulty falling asleep
sweating hands and feet, chills, and 'hot' flashes
If these symptoms fit you, gentle daily exercise and good vitamin supplements will help (there is no 'medical' remedy)
Good luck!

Answer 2

I used to have terrible anxiety too. Doctors prescribed Xanax for me, but I knew that drugs are not the answer; they only mask the symptom. I now have a degree in Ayuvedic medicine, and I cured myself of panic and anxiety without drugs of any kind.

Ayurveda teaches that anxiety is caused by "Excess Vata," a certain type of energy. Read the book "Vital Energy" by Dr. David Simon for more info on this. Ask a bookstore to order it for you. As I said, I cured myself of severe anxiety with Ayurveda.

The thing that helped me the most:
Listen to a CD of chanting monks, Enya, or any music you find very relaxing. Lie down, close your eyes, and listen on headphones. While you're doing that, take long, slow deep breaths, through your nose. Your breathing is very important. This sounds so simple, but I'm telling you, those chanting monks brought me down from many an attack!! They're the best!! Enya too.

While youre lying there doing the deep breathing and listening to the relaxing music, tell yourself: "Its (the feeling or symptom) going away, the feeling is passing, let it pass, you're fine, you're fine, everything is fine..." It is very important what you say to yourself; you have to learn to talk yourself down out of that state.

To prevent anxiety:
Completely eliminate all sugar and caffeine from your diet. This is rule number one.
Exercise regularly, yoga is great for anxiety.
Eat regularly, warm, nourishing foods like soups, oatmeal, etc. Forget salads and ice cream, all cold stuff. Do not drink cold beverages either. Drink hot herbal tea.
There is alot more info on dietary recommendations in the book, and other lifestyle recommendations as well.

You can overcome it; I had it very, very bad, and I'm fine now. Ayurvedic treatment is excellent for anxiety. Read Dr. Simon's book and take my advice, you will overcome it. Don't let anybody tell you you need Xanax or any other drug; you don't need it. You can email me if you want.

Answer 3

You Should Make an Appointment With Your Physician.. ... Do Not Wait. You Should Be On PROPER Medication. You Are Suffering From " Anxiety Disorder " which could cause Deep Depression.. If Severe > It Could Even Cause A Heart Attack.

Answer 4

I been trying a technique called Emotional Freedom Technique it's been very good and really helped with my anxiety depression things are a lot better. It does sound bazaar, but it does work. These are some links about it.

Answer 5

The phoenix is what you want. It is a tattoo symbol often associated with feminine qualities, each part of its body representing a specific virtue. Duty, goodness, kindness and reliability are some of the lesser known aspects of the phoenix. The flame images represent purification and transformation through fire and adversity. The flight of the phoenix is a symbol of rebirth and the resurrection, leaving the old world for the new world of the spirit, dying and rising again, reborn. It symbolized the victory of life over severe adversity. As a back piece it would look awesome, but to look right it would have to cover your back.

Answer 6

Like any fear they must learn to be faced and dealt with or you'll feel plauged forever. Just knowing what they are and feel like is a start but you have to reprogram your thinking about how you will resist before every new attack. Keep yourself engaged in a physical activity until the attack passes. Its interesting that when the body is active and tired its alot harder for the mind to get all reved up. Good luck to you

Answer 7

Here's exactly what you need:

http://www.amazon.com/Feeling-Good-Handbook-David-Burns/dp/0452281326

It saved my life from suicidal depression which began with anxiety, tthen into depression, and the usual doctor/drug thing that didn't work. Give it a try... you've got little to lose.

Answer 8

See your doctor and get medication... my meds have changed my life so much for the better and I will never do without them again. None of the natural products worked for me, I was just too nervous and stressed all the time.

Good Luck

Answer 9

I think you could go to this link and decide for yourself if there is any thing there that might help you? http://home.earthlink.net/~people-of-courage/ if you can't find anything there then look for some stuff on this internet. Your life and you are "normal" find what ails you and work on changing that.

Answer 10

When I feel an anxiety attack coming on (it feels similar to a heart attack), I talk myself out of it.
"You are stronger than this" I tell myself, "I am in control"....."This too shall pass".