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Is there a best way to get over anxiety without pills it's really depressing me?

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Get started: Doing something about it is often the best way to reduce a sense of helplessness. Start with a medical exam to ensure its not a medical problems disguising itself as anxiety then seek a good clinical psychologist and learn some cognitive behavioral techniques. 70% succeed with this - wish i could get those odds in vegas! see: http://cpancf.Com/anxietydisordersbasics.Asp.

Answered 5/12/2016

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Your Dr can assess: for an an anxiety disorder & causative underlying medical conditions. Talking therapy (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or insight oriented psychotherapy) is allows for lasting change. 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 +. Try acupuncture, tai chi, qi gong or yoga.

Answered 9/27/2014

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For my money, it's:: Talk therapy that goes well beyond the line, "Tell me how u feel about that." Seek someone w/ expertise in diagnosis & treatment of anxiety disorders. It's vital 2 understand what anxiety is, how it ticks. Benefit from specific approaches proven 2 b effective in helping ppl develop skills 2 manage anxiety (esp cbt, act, mindfulness). See http://www.anxietybc.org

Answered 4/1/2016

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