Help with anxiety without medication?

Question

Hellooo! I guess I wouldn't call it straight up anxiety. I am a nervous person when it comes to meeting new people, especially when they want to get to know me. I become poorly articulated and lose focus. Sometimes I will just become a complete snob just to "deal with it" in an easier fashion. I have a great interest in people, and if I am in the right mood I can be the warmest person, and if I am not I am horrid.

It isnt just a people issue. I can't really focus...not even enough to sit down and relax. When I am in school, studying is a complete task even though I love learning. I want to learn...it's just that it takes me a long time to focus.

I did recently quit smoking marijuana after 6 years. It got old, and I am starting to feel more now, but not even nearly as much as I used to...but I am starting to be able to really think.

I do need more practices. What advice can you give me to relieve tension so I can become calm, peaceful,

Answer 1

What I'd reccomend is a basic "Be Here Now" approach.
First, deep breathing can help calm anxiety. Find a place you
are comfortable, loose clothing, no interruptions. Sit upright,
and inhale slowly and deeply. Focus on how your lungs take
in the air; feel it replenish your body with oxygen. Be in that
moment.
As you exhale, let some of your tension flow out with the air.
Be conscious of your body relaxing, little by little, head to
toe, with each cleansing breath of life you take.
If there's a phrase or word that has calm meaning to you,
say it in your mind with each exhale.
Anytime your mind starts to wander, gently gather it in with
the next breath, and hold your focus to you.
Let the anxiety go, and inhale a purpose and focus with
each breath you take. With practice, you will be able to do
this in situations that bring anxiety to you. Breath it away.
You are, You can, You can do it.

Answer 2

It sounds alot like adult ADD (attention deficiency disorder) and could have developed from past marijuana. I have adult ADD and have to constantly be doing something or be very stimulated in conversation. Even then I tend to wonder or lose focus on the current issue or topic. But the one thing that ADD people can do, is think about, resolve and do many things all at the same time. I bet you have to have the TV or stereo going while you study, but yet get good grades and have a firm understanding to the topic, although you are not involved in all the tiny details. This too is normal for adult ADD.
I use two things, the first is Ginseng, I like drinking it as a tea, but you can take it in capsule form. It's awesome and can be the biggest help for ADD persons.
Since I'm older and I have alot of stress with balancing home, career, husband, employees and children and anything else I can take on; I have sudden mood swings of the blues. For this I use St. John's Wort to control that part.
For now, try the Ginseng and should the blues ever come about, add St. John's Wort.
Best to you and remember...You're not abnormal, just simply above average and don't let it get you down.

Answer 3

-Meditation-to clear the mind (books/CDs at library)
-Yoga-for healthy body and mind (also library)
-Chamomile Tea-relaxing
-Lavender candles, incense, bath/body products = very relaxing
-Valerian Root = over-the-counter supplement (in vitamin aisle of mostly all stores)--you should really try Sleepytime Extra Tea with Valerian, first--as it has much less Valerian than the supplements (to see if it agrees with you).
-Plenty of daytime, outdoor air and exercise--walking every morning, afternoon and evening is great physically and mentally.
-Drastically cut down on caffeine (quit, if possible--you may need to wean yourself off gradually).

If by chance none of the above work (though some should), please do see a doctor...make your life the best it can be.

You can also go to:

http://www.about.com
where you can find out a lot about panic and anxiety disorders (and many other mental disorders). Just type the word anxiety in their search box (upper right), and it will bring you to where you will find causes, symptoms and treatments.

About.com also has an Alternative Medicine newsletter (or you can just read on-site)--just as you have both options in the mental health section.

Answer 4

Valerian Root ia the pure form of Valium:) It works much the same as xanax... kinda a oh well it's all ok attitude. LOL. kinda nice when you are stressed. Chamomile tea or a bath with a tea ball of the leaves run under the hot water works well too. Deep breathing helps too.
try it

Answer 5

Time and time again I have heard it from people with anxiety or anxiety disorder say no to meds. I'm an anxious person and have been all my life. I control it with meds. If you had M.S. or cancer or heart disease, would you refuse meds? Of course not. It's the same with anxiety disorder only it's mental and not physical and that's the hangup. Do yourself a favor and see a psychiatrist and discuss your problem with him or her. In the meantime, here is a website you may enjoy reading. www.panicsurvivor.com. Good luck.

Answer 6

Homeopathic Remedies for Anxiety / Stress / Depression(Bereavment) :-

ANXIETY & STRESS :-

Sudden with restlessness and fear of death Aconite 30X or 200X,1/2 hourly (3 Doses)

Prolonged with periodic and panic attacks Arsenic Alb.200X, 4 hourly (3 Doses)

With fainting spells; profuse sweating; worse in the morning Sulphur 30X or 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Makes patient walk fast; due to anticipation Argentum Nit 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Worse lying in bed and closing the eyes Carbo Veg 30X or 200X, 4 hourly (6 Doses)

Anxiety aggravated by upward or downward motion; going in an elevator; worse till 11 P.M, Borax 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxious about business even when seriously ill Bryonia Alba 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Full of apprehensions in the evening Causticum 200X, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety and fears in the evening with restlessness and palpitation Calcarea Carb.200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety worse while lying still. Sad music ameliorates the complaints Manganum Acet 200X 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety due to fright, fear,exciting news; stage fright; worse while appearing for examination or interview etc Gelsemium 30X or 200X 3 hourly (6 Doses)

Mood Swings, Anxiety due to grief or shock in the subconscious mind Ignatia 200X or 1M, 3 hourly (3 Doses)

Anxiety; better after eating Anacardium Or 30X, 4 hourly.

DEPRESSION & GRIEF(Bereavement) :-

Severe shock due to sudden death of loved ones; restlessness, anxiety and fear Aconite 200X. 10 min (3 Doses)

Prolonged mournings; cannot overcome the loss of loved ones Ignatia 1M or 10M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

When the grief is in the conscious mind; patient weeps; does not like sympathy Natrum Mur.200X or 1M, 6 hourly (3 Doses)

For chronic grief and indignation Staphysagria 200X or 1M, weekly (3 Doses)

Depression with suicidal thoughts feeling of worthlessness, Aurum Met 30X, three times a day half hour before meals.


Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.
Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine (Cures Par Excellence)

Take Care and God Bless You !

Answer 7

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Answer 8

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