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Can you tell me how i could gain control of my anxiety so i'll stop thinking about offing myself cause of it?
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Ask for help now!: Richard! thinking about "offing" yourself or hurting yourself is a serious indicator to seek immediate help. I urge you to call your doctor, or even go to an emergency hospital unit. You might ask a good friend or a loved one to accompany you. Please, do so.
Answered 4/23/2014
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Anxiety and fear: Talk to your doctor or a mental health practitioner right away to get some help with this. You might need medication first to help control the anxiety. Than you can learn some easy skills that you can use every day to manage and reduce your anxiety. But, please don't wait--get some help now, even if you need to call a hotline for help.
Answered 5/10/2014
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