A 50-year-old member asked:
How to cope with anxiety?
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Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Do you have an : Anxiety disorder or do you just find yourself feeling anxious at times? If it is more serious than occasional anxious mood then a medical eval to rule out underlying medical conditions is a good idea. A psychiatric evaluation can also accurate assess. To address stress:
talk about feelings ; address problems. Don't avoid them. Aim for 7.5 - 8 hours of sleep/ night. Daily physical activity.
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A 42-year-old member asked:
How can I cope with horrible anxiety?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Muhammad Muniranswered
Psychiatry 28 years experience
Horrible Anxiety: Depends on the severity of the anxiety mild forms can be easily addressed with therpay at times meds are needed to control anxiety eating healthy , sleeping well and avoiding extreme responses to stress does help.Get a consultation with psychiatrist for better assesment to proceed with appropriate treatmnet in time.Living with disabling anxiety is not fun get help and be happy good luck.
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A 37-year-old member asked:
How to effectively cope up anxiety?
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Dr. Sahba Ferdowsianswered
General Practice 20 years experience
Mindfulness: Try reading on mindfulness. It is an amazing way to get rid of anxiety without medication.
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A 47-year-old member asked:
How can I cope with excessive anxiety?
1 doctor answer • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Anxiety: There are 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.
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