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Posted 11/4/2010 12:24 AM (GMT 0)
I'm curious if some of you can share your non medication types of coping with anxiety.  I had two seizures 30 years ago and although I am not on seizure medicine, I have read that antidepressents/anxiety meds can increase that seizure threshold so I really don't want to take meds if I can help it.

BUT, I am struggling pretty bad.  I am waiting for a counselor to call me back so that is my first step.

Can anyone share there thoughts:

1)  excercise

2)  counseling

3)  eating healthy

Anymore that might be helpful.

Thank you and God Bless,

Susan

Posted 11/4/2010 3:03 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Susan! It sounds like a good move for you to choose natural remedies over medication. Yes, the three things that you listed are crucial! When you start counseling, you will probably be taught both breathing and relaxation exercises, but in the meantime, here are some sites to help:

www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

www.healthyplace.com/anxiety-panic/anxiety-self-help/br

www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I

I hope these can help until you get your therapy going. Good luck, and let us know how you're doing soon!
Take care,
Scaredy Cat
Posted 11/4/2010 10:49 AM (GMT 0)
I have had 3 seizures before all about 10-15 years ago... I'm 17 now and have no issues with them and take prozac (common SSRI anti depressant used to treat anxiety issues) AND focalin a stimulant. Consult with a neurologist if your weary though. As for non drug approaches I recommend them first, I went through allot of counseling and therapy before I suggested to my doctor I start taking benzodiazepines.
Posted 11/4/2010 11:47 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for your replies.  I started my yoga today ;-)  (staring out slowly though).  That really seemed to help out a lot.  I am excited to check out the websites.

I also have a heart monitor on that will record any irregularities on my heart from the cardiologist (I was having palpitations).  So I am hopeful to hear the outcome and if everything seems fine, well then I really need to focus on my anxiety.

It is just amazing how anxiety can affect your body physically is so many different ways.  I look fwd to getting to know each of you and sharing some great and healthy tips along our journey.

God Bless,

Susan smilewinkgrin

Posted 11/4/2010 11:58 PM (GMT 0)
Susan,

Glad to hear that you have started Yoga and I hope the articles are helpful for you.  You are working on all the right things.  Stick with us as we are always here.

Kindly,

Kitt

Posted 11/5/2010 12:25 PM (GMT 0)
So do I. Thanks Wendy!!!!!
Posted 11/7/2010 1:55 AM (GMT 0)
def yoga :) and reading! reading takes your away in a good way :) i've been reading alot on meditation and found that reading itself helps, but i'm picking up tools to calm my brain as well. good luck!
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