Can anxiety be controlled without medication?

Answer 1

15+ years research. I can say Anxiety / Panic is mind over matter. But MOSTLY, the fastest relief is to do something you can fall in love with. Happiness is key(and it was for me) the odd, uncomfortable thoughts disapear all on their own!

I suffered many years, to find out I have a heart condition. Anxiety is the #1 symptom of a heart condition like mine because it effects my central nervous system. The one drug I KNOW helped / helps me is Xanax. I use it about 5 times a year, I should use it more often....

Going forward, I was in a marriage 11 yrs, left due to my unhappiness. Met someone else who made me happy, my whole world changed INCLUDING my Anxiety!!!! I went back to the marriage after 1.5 yrs... Anxiety came back!!!!

Its some times a mixture of things, but its a definite life change. Stress is a key factor, Exercise is key also, I noticed 3 times a week, helped me think clearer. Diet is essential, Eating junk, high fructose, brown sugar, caffeine, not eating, eating too much...all counts! Sleep is important! Its like a puzzle, once you start putting it together, it will start to make sense and get easier.

Thinking positive, meaning... Instead of saying "Oh, I hate going there". Say thinks like "Oh, Im looking forward to going there today". If you think garbage, you feel like garbage. Breathing in your nose, out your mouth can be a good way to sooth the discomfort. Eventually, it will help and medication which is a crutch, will not be needed. If you feel it only during situations, use Xanax!

Answer 2

there are a range of ways someone's anxiety can be reduced, a few ways are CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy), prescribed drugs, just taking time to do things you find relaxing, eating healthily or getting the right amount of sleep.

I know it doesn't work for everyone but I'm glad I took the therapy option because it worked wonders for me.

Answer 3

Anxiety is an overall heightened sense of awareness of your surroundings, often associated with hyper-reactivity and hyper-sensitivity.

People with mild anxiety disorders may be able to manage their symptoms without medication, although a trained therapist is invaluable in this. The idea is to learn what triggers the anxiety and slowly learn how to control the initial anxious reaction to those triggers. This is not an easy process, and oftentimes medication can help take the edge off the anxiety to allow the patient to get better control over it.

For those with moderate to severe anxiety disorders, medication can be a great benefit and may be the only way for some individuals to control their symptoms.

Answer 4

Yes! There are many ways to deal with anxiety. Deep breathing and meditation do wonders! Daily exercise and a balanced diet will make you feel better all day. Stop smoking, reduce the amount of caffeine and alcohol you imbibe, try to figure out what your triggers are and avoid them/deal with why it's a trigger. Many people get through this!

Answer 5

• For many people suffering from anxiety Cognitive Therapy helps and it is a tool taught by a psychologist as to how to see the anxious moments in your life in a different view and you learn how to cope with that. A good diet; exercise and relaxation methods such as Yoga; Thai Chi are very helpful in releasing anxiety from one's body. Staying away from depressing or gruesome movies; books and enjoying comedy or a good romance book if a woman can help change a person's mood and 'music soothes the savage beast' meaning that music such as Country Music; Yanni or New Age Music and even modern Christian Music can help change a person's mood and lessen anxiety. Getting out of your home and volunteering can also make you feel much better as well as making new friends. Homeopathic Medicine is another way a person can go if the anxiety is out of control.

Answer 6

• Every individual is different and each case is different, but many people with anxiety disorders can control it naturally by eating well; exercising; getting plenty of sleep and taking time out during the day or evening to totally relax. Thai Chi and Yoga are two very good ways to relax. Homeopathic medicine can sometimes help. Individual who suffer from anxiety will find taking courses in Cognitive Therapy very helpful. Cognitive Therapy gives the individual tools to not internalize certain things in their life and turn the problem around where it can be resolved. Most individuals will experience some form of anxiety in their lifetime, but to varying degrees.

Answer 7

Anxiety is a devastating condition which many people choose to treat with medications that can often do more harm than good. To effectively treat anxiety long-term, the anxiety sufferer must be willing to do some work. Choosing a good therapist and having the willingness to face mental and emotional issues is a must. There are many good therapies that are designed to help people with anxiety. Some good quick-fix alternatives to medication are breathing and relaxation exercises.

Answer 8

of course it can think positivly and do things you enjoy

Answer 9

So they say, but madication is an imortant part of control over it!