Generalised anxiety disorder & depression, what to do?

Anxiety & Depression: I recommend a medical lab evaluation that includes MTHFR 677 and MTHFR 1298, hormones, vitamin D (25-OH), thyroid, omega 3 levels, and adrenals. Exercise. See a good physician or therapist to determine if you need medication or not.

Your Dr or a: psychiatrist can assess for mood disorder & causative underlying medical conditions. Talking therapy (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or insight oriented psychotherapy) is allows for lasting change. Psychiatric meds may be indicated. Don't isolate. Spend time w people. Use your support system. Get out. Get at least 8 hrs of sleep/ night & eat healthfully. Daily aerobic physical activity is a big +.

GAD, Depression Help: Believe in Healing Powers of your Body. Go to a National Park or State Park and Feel the Wonders of Nature. Become Captain of your, anxiety and depression; NOT VICTIM Discuss with a Psychiatrist: Use of Ativan or Xanax for Anxiety • Stresses at work and in relationships • anxiety symptoms • Effect of anxiety on your functioning • Coping Skills for stress • To improve functioning

Seek help: Both can be successfully treated with medication and/or psychotherapy.

Go to a therapist: and start talking about your fears and problems. Then you can decide if medication is necessary. Ask for some referrals. Look on your insurance website or call the 1-800 number on the back of your insurance card to see who is open and accepting new clients for psychiatry. good luck. Help is out there and feeling better is just around the corner.

GAD and Depression: Let the Wise Person in you reflect: Symptoms of Generalized Anxiety Disorder • Symptoms of Depression • Severity on a scale of 1-10 • Effect on your relationships and work Discuss with a Psychiatrist: • Use of Ativan, Xanax or Klonopin for Anxiety • Therapy for Coping Skills for stress and to become Captain over Anxiety and depression •Breathing and Music Relaxation •Visual Imagery •Meditation.