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Lately i've had a lot of anxiety, i stress out cause i keep thinking that i feel light/numb headed, but i don't know if it's just me?i eat pretty good

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Start w a medical: Evaluation. There a # of ways to address anxiety: cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior modification, individual psychotherapy, group psychotherapy, psychotropic medications, qi gong, tai chi, acupuncture, acupressure, homeopathy, meditation, yoga, exercise program or progressive muscle relaxation (to mention a few).

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Answered 10/3/2013

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A member asked:

Lately i've had a lot of anxiety, i stress out cause i keep thinking that i feel light/numb headed, but i don't know if it's just me?i eat pretty good

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Dr Jacobson agreed

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