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Advice on ways to help deal with anxiety?

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First try relaxation: Relaxation techniques, meditation, deep breathing, learning to stop negative thoughts are first-line do-it-yourself helpful approaches. You may need help learning these from a therapist, or a chance to talk about what is causing it. There are anti-anxiety medicines that can help, but usually best when paired with talking and/or cognitive behavioral therapy.

Answered 11/25/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: Talking therapy ranks high. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be quite effective. Aim for daily exercise, 8 hours of sleep per night ; good nutrition with 5 servings of veggies ; 4 of fruit per day. Try tai chi, yoga, qi gong, progressive muscle relaxation, deep breathing exercises ; meditation. Don't isolate - spend time w friends ; stay active. Consider psychiatric eval if these are enough.

Answered 2/28/2016

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