I need serious help getting my anxiety under control. itstotally ruining my life. any suggestions besides medications? i'm on quite a few as it is.

Anxiety: I wish you would have mentioned the meds you are already on. Regardless, meditation, yoga, and controlled breathing exercises are alternatives, but in my opinion nothing works quite as well as some of the anxiolytics. Completely cut out caffeinated beverages such as sodas or coffee, substituting alternatives. Talk to your physician.

Manage anxiety: By learning relaxation skills & learning to modify the thoughts, perceptions & beliefs that trigger your anxiety. Learning to calm your body & your mind is the key. You can learn these skills on your own, but having a mental health professional "coach" you is quicker & more effective. Biofeedback helps learn relaxation skills (www.Bcia.Org & www.Aapb.Org). Meds alone are not best treatment.

See below: Are you anxious about every day stuff or particular events?Generally, it's good to know what makes you anxious. Practice relaxation, mediation, guided imagery (you can google it); keep a diary of the events when you happen to be anxious -- what happened (the event), thoughts you had; things you've done to decrease anxiety; how you body responded (where did it feel in your body).