how do i get rid of anxiety ?
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It is impossible to "get rid" of all anxiety. And it wouldn't be good to do so. Normal anxiety is a way we can tell when something isn't quite right. It is a problem if your anxiety is so high it impairs you from living your life. If this is the case, talk to a counselor who can help you learn more about the triggers for your anxiety and how to cope. Good luck!
12056
I wouldn't suggest the drugs. Most anxiety is mental, caused by any number of things, including overstimulating a sensitive system. Drugs often disrupt the system even further and make it intolerable, or mask the real source of the anxiety. Everyone finds they're own way to deal with anxiety since it comes from so many different sources. I use distraction. When things bother me, the thoughts keep spinning and my head gets so loud about things I don't want to think about, I find something else to occupy it, or many other something elses. Also eating healthier and excercising help regulate how your body functions and deals naturally with stress. There is a really successful method I've recently been exposed to called 'thought stopping'. Google it. It's been the most competent approach to basic anxiety I've ever seen, and I've spent years trying to figure mine out.
909247
That depends on what is causing it.  If something in your life is causing it, you need to address the cause, a therapist can help with this.  If its caused by a chemical imbalance in the brain, therapy can also help along with medications.  Either cause is not fun that's for sure, I have been living with an anxiety disorder for 30 yrs.  I have have used both therapy and medications. The medications have worked best for me.  Make an appointment with your doctor there are also some diseases that can cause anxiety such as a thyroid problem.  Once a physical cause has been ruled out then your doctor will know how to treat you or if you may need to see a therapis or psychiatrist.  In the mean time try relaxation techniques such as deep breathing exercises and meditation.  Stay away from anything that contains caffeine and sugar.  Good luck
429965
I have suffered from anxiety for about 13 years now.  It comes and goes in my life for no reason. I have tried drugs but the side effects were bad.  I have found that contrary to popular belief, you can control these attacks.  Just find something that makes you feel safe a friend a child a place that you take comfort in. Just close your eyes and think about that. Take deep slow breaths, and just understand that you are never alone.   I used to like to be close to my babies. Just being close made me feel so calm. If you are in a public place try tapping.  It sounds silly but just tap your fingers on something. It seems like it releases some for the energy from the anxiety.  Good luck and know that there are millions of people that suffer with you.
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u have to learn to relax..try first by talking to your family ,then relatives,then try to have a walk at the park..dropping a smile from time to time wont cost u an arm or leg..you wouldnt know when  afriendship will bloom..but if u are somehow afraid to go out..\nwhy not try to have strol around the neighbourhood with loved ones or someone who is intimite to you or someone u feel comfortable with....\n\nlet s start step by step...first relax yourself,then hang aound your family,then reltives and close friends,then go out n see the world!\n\nbut if u still cant let go of the anxiety somehow..its better u seek professional helps...such as psychiatrist..perhaps they have better suggestions\n\nbut i felt tht once you open your heart,i m sure people around you will accept your presence and there s nothing to be afraid of in getting to know ppl and making new friends..infact it is the best euphoric feeling you ll ever had by just hannging out with bunch of friends and sharing thoughts and jokes!so there you go!!No reasons for being nervous or anything at all,be yourself and stay comfortable and u wont sweat a bit!good luck!
203394
Pray.\nTake something for anxiety.\nBring a headset and listen to calming music.
946061
Take a bath.  Get a massage.  Spend one hour of every day with no phone, no computer and nothing expected of you, and in that hour just relax, pray, and think about things that make you happy.  And eliminate extra stressors from your life, they will only drag you down.
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I get anxiety attacks all the time, and I refuse to take medication for it, so I started going to a counselor for it. Here's what she told me... and it works really well.  Every night before you go to bed (or once a day) relax your whole body.  Start at your neck/shoulders and work your way down to your toes.  First, tense up your muscles for 5 seconds, and then relax for 5 seconds, breathing deeply throught the whole thing.  Do each body part seperately.  If you do this every day for 30 days you will automatically start doing it.  So then every time you get an anxiety attack,  instead of freaking out and tensing up,  your body will relax and you'll stay more calm.
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Check out Reducing Stress\n( http://www.reducingstress.net )\nThey have the best info I have found on how to understand and reduce stress.
862830
-Eat regularly to keep sugar levels steady which keeps away from becoming anxious and irritable. \n-Do regular exercise. Daily go for a brisk walk for 20-30 minutes.
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Best way is exercise.  Start with cardio if you haven't done it in a while and mix it up with weights once you think you can handle it.  Cut down on caffeine and sugar.  Cut down on alcohol.  Drink a lot of water and a lot of tea--tea with chamomile at night will help you to relax before bed (there is one out there called Sleepy Time by Celestial Seasonings--does the trick every night).\n\nPretty soon you'll feel better mentally and physically.\n\nYou can also get yourself a couple good jazz or classical CD's.  Check out the Hear Music compilations for a good mix if you aren't familiar with those genres.  Check out Afro Celt Sound System, too.  \n\nGet yourself hynotized by a professional.  It works wonders and it is relatively inexpensive.  A bunch of friends of mine have gone to a place in Chicago and the guy is top notch.  See link below.\n\nTry a yoga class.  Seriously.  Give it a shot.  Yoga is a great way to supplement a workout routine for the physical benefits and it's like a mini vacation every time you go.  \n\nLast but not least, talk to your doctor.  If you've got anxiety, he might be able to prescribe something like Xanax.  If your doc thinks you need a little extra help, he might send you to a psychologist or psychiatrist for a few sessions to see what's causing your stress.
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It's good that you ask.  Medication is not usually helpful with anxiety.  Most medication that doctors prescribe are tranquilizers like Valium and Xanax, which have side affects and are definitely addictive.\n\nIf you think the anxiety is serious and it interferes with your life, therapy would help.  Cognitive-Behavioral therapy is best for anxiety, so find a therapist who specializes in that.  If it's not that serious, you can look up relaxation techniques, such as deep breathing.
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I have had panic attacks since I was 17, I'm now 23. There is a book that helped me understand how to relax myself and deal with these attcks. Its called the Anxiety and Phobia workbook by Edmund J. Bourne. \n\nSomething I have noticed that has helped tremondously is to excercise. If your not a gym person, I recommend walking at least 30 mins a day.
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Since you HAVE a job, that's a good thing.  In order to remove the stress take steps to put yourself into a position that will get you out of there.  \n\nUpdate your resume.\n\nPost your resume on job sites\n\nRespond to some online job ads\n\nIn otherwords, take steps to get yourself a new job.  I guarantee that you'll feel better -- even if you dont land something right away.
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Visit a specialist..For anxiety works best Xanax and Valium,but they need to be prescribed to you by a doctor..Luck!!
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If you know for sure they are panic attacks you must be seeing a psychologist?  Is it not helping?  The medication should help you!\n\nFor about a week just lay down, get comfortable and imagine yourself walking out of your house....walk down the street....stop and walk back.  After you get comfortable just imagining it, than actually do it.  First, walk outside to the sidewalk....if you start to feel uncomfortable then go back inside.  Do this everday until you can actually walk down the street comfortably.  Then, you're cured!
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Your anxiety is a normal response to an overstimulated nervous system which may be due to the stress of study, the fear of failure and of the future.Constant anxiety and depression seem to go hand in hand unfortunatly,tho treatment via medication for anxiety by you Dr, can help to reduce much of your depression as well.Constant anxiety rips the life out of you.\n\nAn anti-depressant is often advised, as depression itself can cause anxiety.The intensity of trying to study and attend classes, lectures,research,exams, awaiting results as well as to try to have a social life is a hugh challenge to our resourses, mentally and physically.\n\nIn being involved with Depressed folk, and my Family having had depression and Panic Disorder, and I myself going thro Burnout, nervous breakdown,loss of loved ones,loss of loved work, and depression, it is well documented for most folk that we need to treat the depression and accompanying anxiety, not the 100's of symptems. Treat the symptems, try to solve the many problems, we just come up with more, and more.\nTreat the Depression and you relieve,or resolve the disparing feelings of defeat, exaustion, especially nervous exaustion.\n\nThe more you can understand depression, and that your nervous system keeps setting of dreaded symptoms of fear,the less you fear the fear itself.\n\nI have written before of a beaut book by Dr Claire Weeks called 'Self Help For Your Nerves'! It is a brilliantly written book, because she speaks to you about these very things, and you will find it difficult to put down. So please put it on your gift list, a gift for yourself.\n\nLearning relaxation,[even when you feel like you may crack if you relax], is truly a great help. Find a cd or tape thro your Mental Health Service, or Dr.It is difficult to learn at first, yet becomes easier. Sorry if I am long winded.\n\nMy thoughts are for you.