has anyone used laser accupunture for anxiety? and did it work for them?
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ive used normal accupuncture for anxiety and it made me feel worse for some reason. the needles also made me bleed which i dont think was meant to happen. havent heard of laser accupuncture.
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There are some prescription medications (Paxil, for one) on the market for social anxiety disorder, if it's really serious. You should consult your doctor or a psychiatrist if you think you have a serious, chronic problem with anxiety. If you have situational anxiety - stage fright, for instance - there's a medication called Inderal (sp?) that works extremely well without affecting performance. \n\nI'm not a doctor, don't know anything about your medical history, and wouldn't presume for a minute to give you advice about how to treat anxiety. I just wanted to pass along some of the medical treatments I've heard about.\n\nFor less serious bouts of anxiety, there are many possibilities, including exercise, psychotherapy, and peer-to-peer counseling.
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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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It depends how much drugs you used and what kind of drug but if it doesnt completely get rid of the anxiety It would help.
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try and keep you stress level down and keep you face clean and mosterized....\nthere are lazer treatments and such as that to help out\n\n\nBut no cure yet
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There was a segment on Good Morning America last week. Dr. Tim Johnson (a candidate for the procedure himself) discussed it. A laser catheter is inserted through the thigh (like angioplasty) and the muscles above the atrium are "zapped" to prevent their irregular spasms. My cousin had it done, and it worked for her. I looked on ABC's website but I couldn't find aynthing. Talk to your cardiologist.
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EFT would almost certainly help - it's brilliant for people who suffer from all kinds of phobeas and panic attacks.  Find out more about it from www.emofree.com - you can order the DVDs and learn to do it yourself from home (it's very cheap), or see if you can find a practitioner in your area who can visit you.  Good luck!
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I have been taking it for over two years now...I don't really think it helps with my anxiety, however it works wonders on my stress level and what I am able to deal with.
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People who have fibromyalgia, panic disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, and other anxiety-related problems have chronic pain because of tense muscles. The best therapy I know of is Yoga or Tai Chi. When you enroll in a class you will notice improvement rather quickly. Also, hot baths, low lights, candlelight, noise elimination will help. Good luck.
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I only have anecdotal evidence. I've been treated with accupuncture for back & shoulder pain, and for a persistent numbness in my thigh. It has done absolutely nothing for me and, although single treatments are usually not very expensive, the costs can add up over time. \n\nWith respect to the thigh problem: I described it to several accupuncturists, who then treated me by sticking needles in various places. Nothing. The numbness never went away. I went to a Western MD who suggested that I stretch my leg a certain way and exercise it. That works. The numbness comes back, but the only person who treated me honestly, forthrightly, and with real attention to the condition was a regular old doctor.\n\nIf you're susceptible to suggestion and psychological manipulation, have lots of money, and want to get really anxious about someone sticking needles in you (though I admit, the pain is USUALLY slight or nonexistant), then I'd try it. If you want to get better, I'd go to an MD.
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I wouldn't say that is painful. I haven't undergone such procedure, but some friends did and the expectation of the pain is normal psychological reaction, as every invasive method ( or non-invasive) is perceived as acutely by us. I would say that the risks in laser eye surgery, compared to many other ways of treatment as a whole and types of manipulations is relatively low and you shouldn't be scared.\nHope that is of help.\nHave a nice time!
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Try going to a herbalist. My son suffered from panic attacks and was given some drops to place on your tongue. It worked, but I am sorry, I can't remember the name, but someone else I know took it before their driving test and it calmed them down. Consult the herbalist is allI can advise. Good Luck!
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I've had relief from short sight (along with astigmatism) and tension in my eyes using ayurveda. Its effects were almost instant. Just a few hours. \nMaybe you wanna check it out.
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Acupuncture works wonders!  I was really sceptical a few years ago until I saw what it did for my sisters Eczema. (skin condition).  She had tried EVERYTHING and nothing worked, until she had acupuncture.  The stuff literally disappeared.  I was so amazed!  Then I went in for stress and swear by it!  There is definately something to be said for it.  I think you can go in for everything, depends on what you have.
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Yes it is a very good technique to use for anxiety/panic/and depression. I have used it and it has worked to decrease anxiety and also to prevent panic/anxiety attacks. The more you use it the more natural it becomes. I wouldn't say that it is a cure,but I would say that it is another way to get control of your panic/depression instead of it controlling you.
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hey.. im on lexapro now too...20 mg/day.  i dont know if it really works for social anxiety... i dont think any medication really does. lexapro (as i understand) just decreases your sensitivity to things around you... including people. it doesn't help you deal or talk with people, tho. i was on klonopin, but that did nothing for me. i'm on risperdal now which is a mild anti-psychotic.. i feel the effects of it right away; it is very calming and relieves my anxiety so i can leave my house. The price for that is feeling kind of zoned out and a little tired.. which is fine if i don't have to feel like everyone is stalking me. exchanging alcohol for actual medicine can be difficult.. but do NOT drink while on this stuff... trust me. hopefully medication is all just temporary.\n\nas for actually dealing with social anxiety rather than masking it with medication, i've also heard of these tapes and audio books ect. i found that there is a lot of this stuff available online since most people with genuine social anxiety (myself included) have a really hard time with things like talking to total strangers about your most personal problems. in my search, i found this site: http://www.socialanxietyinstitute.org/\nthere are some testimonials on there from some people who got good results; unfortunately i dont have $300.00, so i dont get to find out the secret to these people's success. i am on the mailing list of this group, however, and i keep reading about how wonderful this particular programme is.\n\ni see a shrink once a week. we occasionally touch on cognitive stuff; i have found that introspection is something i already do a lot of, since i am constantly worrying that there is something wrong with me personally. its important to beable to reflect on your introspection... i find it helpful when my shrink points out how irrational my fears are. sometimes i need to be reminded that everyone else is fine... and i am just one of them. he has also tried to help me figure out why i am messed up; i find this helpful, and sort of fun. today he reminded me that it takes will power to do anything at all. that seems kind of obvious... but it reminded me that every person is on zer own level. im scared to take a walk around the block because someone might see me... but its a step further when i just do it, and i feel better afterwards.. just like i am just going to send this really long "answer" even though im scared someone will actually read it.  it just takes practice!\nfeel free to contact me\ngood luck
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I highly recommend a book called Feelings Buried Alive Never Die.  There is a simple emotional release technique described in the book that, when done each day for 5-10 minutes, can help ease extreme emotional upsets and even some physical ailments associated with emotional problems.\n\nI've used this example before in another answer, but I'm going to use it again:\n\nI live in small, cramped quarters and often find myself bumping into things.  When I bumped into things in the past I would immediately become OVERWHELMINGLY ANGRY.  The anger troubled me greatly, much more than the momentary pain from bumping into things.  I used the emotional release technique in the book and I've not been angry from bumping into things again.  \n\nAlso, I used to suffer with chronic, ever present anxiety/guilt feelings.  I used the technique for that as well and I've felt peaceful and content with my life and circumstances and relationships overall since.  \n\nI believe I will have to continue to use the technique, but it's totally worth it!  Please look into it!