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Posted 5/31/2011 1:59 AM (GMT 0)
hI! I was suffering from anxiety disorder for many years.. once i take exulten given by my doctor, but she told me to stop taking it anymore because that time i feel ok.. although i still have small attacks.. Today , i had a lots of anxities but i can handle it by my own.. its hard but challenging... my question is do i need to take again my meds? i dont want into meds anymore... also some suffers take meds for more than a year now, so i am wondering if this meds are for maintainance... some sites says that anxiety is highly treatable, but i am not exactly sure if it is curable.. If somebody did not want meds what will happen ? he/she will end up insane soon????? Thanks a lot
Posted 5/31/2011 4:07 AM (GMT 0)
Hi AL, deciding whether or not to take medication for your anxiety is a personal choice, and depends on many factors.

If you can't manage the anxiety and panic, and it is at a level that keeps you from doing what you need and want to do, then you may need medication. If you have depression as well as anxiety, then it may not be adviseable to try to do without a prescription, as this is a lot to try to treat with therapy alone. If however, you are dealing with occaional anxiety only, and have been able to manage it well, then why not just stay the course?

I always recommend therapy to anyone dealing with any kind of mental health disorder. Have you given this a try? If not, I really believe that it could be of benefit to you.

I was fortunately able to treat my anxiety and panic with therapy alone. Like I said though, it is a personal choice, and it is different for everyone and their individual situations.

Finding what works for you is something that you should think about, and discuss with your doctor.

Good luck with your decision:)
S.C.
Posted 5/31/2011 7:13 AM (GMT 0)
Hi SC, what about if i pick not to be on meds because i know my self that i can beat anxiety alone by practicing different techniques, will i graduated to much worse mental disorder? i mean if someone who has anxiety and decided not to consult a doctor because of financial difficulties, they will end up insane? Thanks...
Posted 5/31/2011 1:30 PM (GMT 0)
AL

You should not end up being insane just because you do not see a Dr. Please check our resources as there is much info re how to deal with your anxiety in that thread.


The name of the post is "Resources for Anxiety". Here is the link:

https://www.healingwell.com/community/default.aspx?f=9&m=104206

Many anxiety disorders can be helped with therapy, support groups and other non-medication treatments, but when the problem is severe or with certain diagnoses, a person may require medicine to control the unrelenting and uncontrollable tension and fear that rule their lives. As SC mentioned, it is your decision to take medications or not.
Take care,
Kitt
Posted 6/1/2011 8:00 AM (GMT 0)
Anxious lion- if you were going to end up insane from anxiety ... you would have already been insane. People who are clinically "insane" don't realize it.
You sound like you're at my level of anxiety however I'm on a few meds. If you can stay off the medication and learn to manage your anxiety in different ways, you may be well on your way to recovery.
I might suggest looking into meditation, support groups, exercise, and a therapist if you don't already have one. Also you could learn to practice breathing exercises.
Here's a free website that's helpful...
www.pe2000.com

This website has a free cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) course that could be very helpful and CBT has been proven effective for the relief of anxiety. I figure it's free so it's worth a shot.
HUGS
TG~
Posted 6/1/2011 11:47 AM (GMT 0)
Anxious Lion,

Hello. Not everyone wants to or can take meds, I have been on them all with no success. I have gotten a good handle on things over the last several months and you can too, it just takes change. I will gladly tell you what works for me, possibly you can find something in this post that will help. I know how frustrating it can be to get no relief from conventional treatment. Some of us are just that way and that is OK. Everyone here is very supportive no matter what path to wellness you take. Just committ to it and give it time.

Diet - clean it up. I stopped caffeine, very little sugar, no processed foods or junk food. Cutting out caffeine was of great help.

Alcohol - None, ever, period.

Vitamins - vitamin C, E, B-complex, multivitamin and Niacin before bed for insomnia. If one brand does not work, try another.

Exercise - At least three days a week for 30 minutes or walk everyday.

All these things make a big difference, I have lost 27 pounds in a little less than a year, I sleep better, I only occasionally have "melt downs" and I feel a lot better over all.

I was introduced to a website that has alot of good info and not selling anything, DoctorYourself.com, I know it sounds quacky but good commonsense advice none the less.

Hope today finds you feeling better.

Gem
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