My 17 year old daughter has been diagnosed with anxiety disorder and is really struggling tonight. she has an appointment with a gp monday to get a prescription what do we do in the mean time?

Continue : Continue to provide support and reassurance to her, search online for proper ways to relax (relaxation techniques), avoid nicotine or cut down gradually on it if being used for a while now, avoid caffeinated products, eat healthy and get enough sleep. I would also suggest you list down questions you will have for the doctor.

Dr : Dr ferraz made some excellent suggestions. I realize that your daughter probably saw her doctor today. What I am about to describe is incredibly easy to do but powerfully helpful. This is something that you and your daughter can do together when she is anxious. Breath in deeply and slowly through the nose. Raise the arms in order to more fully fill the lungs with air. Hold for a five count. Exhale slowly. Repeat x 12. Sometimes when someone is anxious, they forget to do simple techniques like this which can be calming and centering. She may benefit from seeing a good psychologist to help her get a handle on anxiety and to cope with it. Take care.