how can i solve anxiety? i am not into the whole meds things but if there is a good medication what is it? or if there are any other ways to prevent anxiety ....
2007-09-01 11:29:17 · 13 answers · asked by Haley bear 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
There are breathing techniques such as inhaling while counting to 5 and exhaling while counting to five as many times as it takes to calm down. The best treatment for anxiety, however, is CBT or Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. It teaches you how to recognize immediate thoughts that trigger anxiety and how to challenge them.
And although you do not want to take them, SSRIs (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitors) also known as anti-depressants helpa great deal with anxiety. They prevent the neurotransmitter, Serotonin, from being reuptaken if/when it does not attack to a receptor site the first time it is released.
There are also benzodiazapines with are meant for anxiety, however I strong advise people against them. They cause cognitive impairment in all cases...sometime even permanent cognitive impairments (Eg. memory problem, problems with problem solving, speech impairment)
2007-09-01 11:34:46 · answer #1 · answered by Megegie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Anxiety is a normal part of life, but if it leaves you with a feeling of hopelessness, dread, or doom, or interferes with your daily life activities, see a doctor.
Some ways to cope with anxiety without medication are:
Pick a place and time to do your worrying. Make it the same place and time every day. Spend 30 minutes thinking about your concerns and what you can do about them. Only dwell on real concerns, not on worse case scenarios. Then let go of the worry and go on with your day.
Learn to relax. Try muscle relaxation, yoga, or deep breathing.
Exercise regularly. It can give you a sense of well-being and help decrease feelings of anxiety.
Get plenty of sleep.
Avoid alcohol and drugs and caffeine.
Get counseling.
There are different meds out there and only your doctor can determine which is right for you, if any.
Good luck!
2007-09-01 11:40:54 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have had problems with anxiety for many years too. It gets worse with stress. I tried the med thing for a few years, and it did work, but I'm not much for med taking myself. I took Zoloft, a med that you take daily. It worked great. I switched to prozac for a while, because I felt Zoloft was making me sleepy. Prozac worked well also. I'm off all drugs now, because I just don't like them. I try to exercise daily- cardio and weight resistance, and I practice deep breathing when having a particularly hard time. I have good days and bad.....I think that's just the way I am, and I've accepted it. Good luck
2007-09-01 11:40:40 · answer #3 · answered by Penny P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Whoever said that beta blockers block adrenaline needs to be slapped with a wet trout.
You cannot cure anxiety, you can only learn to cope with it. Physical activity, particularly jogging or biking, really helped me out personally. Try it, it's worth it. When you're physically exhausted, suddenly anxiety is the last thing on your mind. It's strange, but the impact of physical exercise on mental state is enromous.
2007-09-01 11:40:39 · answer #4 · answered by Belzetot 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Like anything else - it takes practice and retraining your brain. I was reading an interesting book today about "Neuro-Linguistic Programming." (NLP). It was not about depression or anxiety, it was more of a business tool. But it really made a lot of sense.
http://www.nlpinfo.com/
I spent many years trying to beat it, and I finally broke free. But it was after trying a whole lot of things, some which didn't work very well. It took time, but I am 10000000% better! YAY!
Love Jack
2007-09-01 11:49:00 · answer #5 · answered by Jack 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i was reading your question, and wow it sounds like me i have so much anxiety, i mean i cry so easy, i stay stressed, i get real hyper were i cant be still sometimes and then get really down in the dumps and i get to where i cant hardly go anywere, im like you i dont wanna take med. and i definately dont want to go to the doctor sometimes when i talk me problems over with someone i feel better, i call my sister sometimes and we will talk for 2 hours or longer and it helps maby you should try it and see if it helps, i hope you get to feeling better i know how yo feel exactly! have a great weekend
2007-09-01 11:35:55 · answer #6 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I used to have a bad anxiety problem. I tried to meds. It didnt ' work for me just made it worse. I tried to to get moving . Everytime I felt anxous I would celan the house or just do anything it took to take my mind off the worry. It really worked for me.
2007-09-01 11:35:54 · answer #7 · answered by Kim s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I use to to get anxiety and panic attacks, they had gotten so bad, I didn't want to leave my house. I did get put on medication. Celexia, and I have to admit taken once a day. I have and I know others, have notice a big difference in my appearance and how I react and interact with others.
2007-09-01 11:34:08 · answer #8 · answered by That one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well I don't know about medications but when that happens to me I take a bycicle ride,or just go out somewhere,doesn't matter how far.But the bests ones are: calling someone who makes u laugh or write,write,write.My jurnal is my best friend. I hope something works for you I really do.
2007-09-01 11:55:44 · answer #9 · answered by shacala 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Beta blockers work very well............
They block the action of adrenaline upon the heart and stop the anxiety feelings. They don't stop you from worrying though.
Valerian is a herbal remedy which can relax you - clinical trials have shown it to be of use.
Relaxation strategies......Yoga......meditation etc.
Exercise
Counselling
2007-09-01 11:35:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋