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What are some ways to soothe extreme anxiety?

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SURE: There are a lot of treatments for anxiety including therapy, exercise, relaxation, meditation, as well as medications. Medications may include antidepressants like prozac, zoloft, paxil, lexapro, celexa, effexor, Pristiq (desvenlafaxine) etc, as well as anti anxiety pills like xanax, ativan, valium, klonopin, or buspar.

Answered 11/2/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

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. Talk about feelings ; address problems. Don't avoid them. Aim for 7.5 - 8 hours of sleep/ night. Daily physical activity is.

Answered 12/22/2013

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