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best ways to relieve anxiety and depression?

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Deep breaths: sometimes for anxiety deep breaths are all thats needed...depression can often be a clinical condition and may require medication if extreme..you should consult your physician

Question 2

does anybody know natural ways to relieve anxiety attacks?

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Find a psychologist: Or counselor who treats anxiety. The most effective treatments are relaxation training (sometimes with the aid of biofeedback) plus cognitive therapy that includes gradual exposure to anxiety-producing situations in imagination and real life. The key is learning self-regulation skills to calm your body and your mind.

Question 3

what are some ways to relieve anxiety from starting outpatient therapy tomorrow?

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Review Your Goals: With outpatient psychotherapy you begin a journey that changes your life forever. As with any journey there is a traveler (you), a guide (therapist), a destination (treatment goals), and a path (your life). Anxiety is common at the start. Remember the reasons you decided to embark on this quest. You will not be alone. Be proud of the fact that you have choosen to grow and improve yourself.

Question 4

what are some ways to relieve anxiety & related muscle tension/stiffness that don't involve the use of medication? if using med, what is best option?

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Anxiety Relief: I understand your concern.
Walk in forest, State parks, and National Parks 
Do: 
?	Breathing and Music Relaxation
?	Visual Imagery 
?	Yoga,
?	Meditation 
?	Exercise and Tai Chi.
?	See a therapist for stresses in life which could be- relationship, marriage, separation, parenting work and finances..
If Medication if needed, discuss with a Psychiatrist about Ativan, Xanax or Buspar (buspirone).

Question 5

how should i relieve anxiety?

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How bad?: If it is mild, engage in more regular leisure, relaxation, exercise activities. If it is severe, a doctor can help. There are psychotherapy and medications that are effective for anxiety. Probably not worth it if anxiety is mild. Rule of thumb is if anxiety is making you avoid activities, causing social isolation, or occupy much of your attention, then it is severe. Worth it to enjoy life more.

Question 6

how can i relieve anxiety without meds?

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Exercise, meditation: While medication provides the quickest relief for anxiety, there are alternative activities which can help.  Cardiovascular exercise at a reasonable pace for 30 min daily helps improve mood and decrease anxiety.  Guided meditation,,visualization, and relaxation exercises are helpful and easily downloaded from many sites, often for free.  Acupuncture is another approach which shows,promise.

Question 7

what is a source of instant anxiety relief?

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Close eyes, breathe : There are many threats to health and well-being. In addition to cancer and heart disease, these risks include working, driving, falling--the list goes on. One approach is to worry about what if. Another is to avoid toxins, eat healthful foods one prepares, exercise appropriately, sleep well, take precautions for safety, keep medical/dental appointments and do relaxation exercise to limit stress :).

Question 8

could you tell me any anxiety relief please?

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Symptoms: Anxiety is broad term please can you specify what symptoms bothering you to help you better.

Question 9

is anxiety relief by natural care effective?

Accepted Answer

Depends what kind: There are many "natural care" ways of helping anxiety -- and what's effective for one person may not be for another.  Also it depends on what kind of anxiety you're talking about. For instance, pharmaceuticals are usually needed to deal with anxiety from alcohol or drug withdrawal.  Still, whole foods diet, meditation, tai chi, some herbals, aromatherapy and classical homeopathy can be helpful.

Question 10

how do i get anxiety relief without medication?

Accepted Answer

Psychotherapy: Psychotherapy can help you become less anxious.. A therapist can teach you relaxation techniques & talk about the things that make you anxious. Together you can learn different ways to cope with what is causing your anxiety.

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