How can you stop anxiety without a psychiatrist or medicine?
Posted by admin on Mar 27, 2009
Keep an "anxiety journal." Write down when and where you are anxious, what is happening, who you are with and what you are doing. This can help you identify your "triggers," that is, things that make you anxious. You can then either change what can be changed (for instance, if you find yourself becoming anxious after your morning coffee, you can cut back on caffeine), or mentally preparing yourself to deal with the anxiety-provoking situations.
Also, write down what thoughts you are having while you are anxious. Divide a page into two columns. Write down your thoughts on one side, and then on the other side, write down rational counter-arguments. For instance, if you are thinking that everyone in a room is talking about you, you can write down that people are probably talking about other things besides you. Learn to "talk back" to anxiety-producing thoughts.
You can also learn a variety of relaxation techniques. I have included three links to websites with details about relaxation, you can find many more through an internet search. Progressive relaxation, deep breathing and meditation are good ones. There are lots of books and tapes out there that explain these techniques, also. If a specific situation causes you anxiety, you can imagine yourself in the situation while practicing progressive muscle relaxation.
Good luck.
Does anyone know any natural treatments for deppression and anxiety?
Posted by admin on Mar 27, 2009
I know that excercise helps alot. I have tried conventional medicines on and off for years and I'm very sensitive to the side effects. I suffer with the side effects and there is no real change I just become numb and zombie like. I have had weight gain, sexual disfunction, seizures and a host of other problems when I have tried conventional medicine. I have also tried talk therapy but that only goes so far if it's not situational deppresstion.
I've been living with depression for many years. There is no single thing that "fixes" it. The best way I've found to manage it is to use several treatments together:
exercise
diet (avoid excessive sugar, alcohol and white flour)
light
practice gratitude - read a devotion or daily meditation
spiritual practice
social time
talk therapy as needed
All these things work together to help keep you balanced. When something is out of balance, the depression symptoms may return. good luck.
Women Who Worry Too Much How to Stop Worry & Anxiety from Ruining Relationships, Work, & Fun
Posted by admin on Mar 20, 2009
Women are more likely than men to develop anxiety disorders, a fact which researchers have attributed to a range of biological, psychological, and cultural factors. This predispostion inclines women to worry more than men about things like social problems, work, finances-even about worry itself, a phenomenon psychologists call meta-worry. The goal of this book is to help readers control excessive worry by learning to perceive threats more accurately and to stop focusing on things that are unlikely to happen. Following an introduction by noted psychologist Michelle Craske that explores the reasons women worry more than men, the book addresses the fundamentals of worry: what it is, how it differs from anxiety, and how it can develop into a chronic state of mind. The book offers strategies for overcoming worry that include monitoring personal worry triggers, breaking worry-provoking habits, and avoiding avoidance-a major aggravating factor for all anxiety disorders. From it, you’ll learn to use mindfulness techniques to avoid ruminating on the past or the future and how to use progressive relaxation to cope with worrisome situations.
Separation Anxiety in Children and Adolescents An Individualized Approach to Assessment and Treatment
Posted by admin on Mar 20, 2009
This unique book presents a research-based approach to understanding the challenges of separation anxiety and helping children, adolescents, and their parents build the skills they need to overcome it. The authors provide step-by-step guidelines for implementing the entire process of therapy–from intake and assessment through coping skills training, cognitive-behavioral interventions, and relapse prevention. Featuring in-depth case examples, the book is written for maximum accessibility for all clinicians, including those with limited cognitive-behavioral therapy experience, who treat separation anxiety and other childhood anxiety disorders. Useful reproducibles include the Separation Anxiety Assessment Scales, which facilitate individualized case formulation and treatment planning.
Surviving Childhood Sexual Abuse Practical Self-Help for Adults Who Were Sexually Abused as Children
Posted by admin on Mar 20, 2009
Understanding the past — and breaking free from it — is the key to surviving childhood sexual abuse. This book can help ease the journey, with discussions of the damage caused by abuse; anxiety, fears, and nightmares; depression and low self-esteem; eating disorders and negative body image; feelings toward the abuser, and how to overcome problems and work toward prevention.
Panic Attacks During Pregnancy Can Be Prevented, Stop Anxiety Now
Posted by admin on Mar 20, 2009
http://www.stoppanic-anxiety.com Learn how to cure anxiety attacks. Finally, a natural anxiety cure that can stop panic attacks. Here’s help for stopping panic attacks today and without medication.
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Treating Health Anxiety - Health Anxiety Self Help
Posted by admin on Mar 20, 2009
http://www.preventyourpanic.com Treating health anxiety is far easier when you know exactly which steps to take. Discover the right things to do by watching my free videos at www.PreventYourPanic.com
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Stop Anxiety with NLP FAQ #2: Why haven’t I heard of NLP?
Posted by admin on Mar 20, 2009
http://www.ClearFear.com FAQ #2 Why haven’t I heard of NLP, Hypnosis or Time Line Therapy(tm)to stop Anxiety, panic attacks or phobias?
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Anxiety Disorder Symptoms & Treatments : How to Control Thoughts with Anxiety Disorder
Posted by admin on Mar 20, 2009
How to control your thoughts with anxiety disorders in this free mental health video.
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What can i do to stop anxiety attacks?
Posted by admin on Mar 20, 2009
I keep getting panic and anxiety attacks…atleast one a day and i dont know what to do…it makes me feel really down because i cant do things without gettin panicy or anxious…n e advice?
These things always helped me and I don't have panic attacks anymore…
1. Eat healthy, protein-full small meals/snacks every 3 hours.
2. Exercise.
That's the best advise I have for you! But it makes a BIG difference!
(In my experience, and that of my friends, going to therapy never worked.)
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