Question 1

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 2

is anxiety relief by natural care effective?

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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 3

what is the definition or description of: anxiety relief?

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Ahh!: To me, anxiety relief simply means that the distress from anxiety has ceased.

Question 4

a friend of mine seems to be relying on hydrocodone for anxiety relief..is this problematic?

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Yes!: Hydrocodone is a pain medication.  It is not for the treatment of anxiety.  It can cause sedation, but this is not helping the primary issue of anxiety.  In addition, hydrocodone is a very addictive substance and could cause another problem instead of helping the real one!  There are many other excellent treatments for anxiety.

Question 5

can alcohol provide anxiety relief?

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Poor solution: The use of alcohol may serve to reduce anxiety in the short term; however it is a poor solution and may actually end up causing other problems.  Look towards exercise, mindfulness strategies, breathing techniques and therapy for more healthy coping strategies.

Question 6

does similasan anxiety relief work well?

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Similasan: Similasan "anxiety relief" is a combination homeopathic remedy containing low-dose argentum nitricum and strophanthus gratus. Homeopathic medicines do "work" -- but only if the particular patient has specific symptoms calling for that remedy.  If not, they don't.  There are many kinds of anxiety, and over 800 different homeopathic remedies that might help.  Consulting a homeopath might help more.

Question 7

how effective is similasan for anxiety relief?

Accepted Answer

Similasan: "similasan" is a company that makes homeopathic combination medicines for many purposes.  They also have several products for different types of anxiety.  There are actually thousands of homeopathic remedies; if the one you need is in their bottle, it may help.  If not, it won't.  Best way to get the best results is to consult a homeopath for the most applicable single remedy for you.

Question 8

can benedryl be used occasionally for anxiety relief?

Accepted Answer

Well....: Best check with your doctor. Antihistaminic and anticolinergic side effects may be problematic depending on status of health and other medications taken.

Question 9

what are good natural or herbal pills for anxiety relief?

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Anxiety: Not sure about how good, mixed results are reported. You can try vallerian or kava kava.

Question 10

if someone takes 1mg klonopin (clonazepam) three times a day. would taking more than prescribed, maybe 6mg for anxiety relief lead to od, and what are the symptoms?

Accepted Answer

Talk to physician: It is very easy to develop tolerance to Klonopin (clonazepam) please don't take more than prescribed. If you are finding that symptoms are not being adequately treated - talk it over with your prescribing physician. Take care.

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