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Posted 9/27/2013 1:35 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone. Ive been diagnosed by my doctor with an axiety disorder. He gave me medicine but i dont really want to take because i dont want to rely on that. Is there any other method of getting over this.
Posted 9/27/2013 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
My doctor is having me try kava kava and valerian root. I just made a thread on it. I'm not sure yet if I'm going to try it or not. As for not relying on medication, I really don't know any other ways of getting over anxiety. People on this forum have told me that cognitive therapy works wonders, but I yet have gotten into an office that offers that!
Posted 9/27/2013 3:12 AM (GMT 0)
Thatguy,


First and foremost welcome. There are many different types of ways to deal with anxiety. The resources section at the top of the forum has many different types of techniques that you can choose from. Anything from relaxation meditation to CBT(Cognitive Behavior Therapy). It just depends on how you want to go about coping with it.

If I may ask what type of anxiety did you get diagnosed with? What medications? And is this the first time you have dealt with anxiety issues?

If you have any questions, the members of this board are always happy to give their advice. Just take what you learn and work with your MD to find the best way for you to start feeling yourself again.

Hope you feel better quickly,

Chris
Posted 9/27/2013 4:35 AM (GMT 0)
I am not sure what specific type of anxiety it is, but i get panick attacks out of no where. My anxiety is randomly trigered. The medication j got prescribed was xanax. I dint want to build up a dependence on it
Posted 9/27/2013 4:59 AM (GMT 0)
Guy xanax is the only medication I ever used, if you only use it to put down an attack after trying some
of the various therapies then you will not become addicted, also if it's used as prescribed you will not
suffer addiction, it's the recreational users and people who do not try therapy and totally depend on meds
that may have a problem. I used it over 10 years and withdrew with no problems. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 9/27/2013 2:32 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Thatguy and welcome!

I am sorry to hear of your anxiety and panic attacks...I know how truly miserable this can make you feel. The good news is that you are taking the great first steps to your recovery!

Good job on talking with your doctor, and getting a diagnoses and treatment plan. Did you discuss therapy while you were there? If you are not sure about wanting to take the Rx that you were prescribed, then this might be what you would want to pursue first.

I did this. I was given a script from my doctor, as well as a therapy referral. I decided to give the therapy a try first, see how things went...and then if I needed to, I would get my medication filled.

I never ended up starting the medication, as for me, the therapy was sufficient. (along with self-help and being part of HW.)

We have some great self-help ideas (such as the ones I used) in our Resources here (main page, 1st post) You will find links and videos for informative articles teaching breathing and relaxation exercises. There are book recommendations (really a great treatment option!) and more! Take a look and you could get started today.:)

Call your docotr about a therapy referral. Doctors network with other professionals, and you could get a great lead for a therapist this way. If that isn't an option, looking on your own, or through your insurance provider may be the way to go.

Keep posting with us as well. We are here to support you through this journey. We are all in different stages in our recovery...but share a common bond and are glad to have you join us.

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 9/28/2013 3:41 AM (GMT 0)
I am going to see a therapist very soon that was recommended by my school. I used to not even be able to go to school. It has become a lot easier to go to school, but it feels like its getting worse. I can't really go anywhere else but the school and my house now. I started getting new symptoms like my throat feels swollen. Also I don't feel as comfortable in my house as I used to.
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