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	What do you take for anxiety? By misshell on fire Asked Apr 29 2007 3:53PM	61 Pts Rate Question

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by Damiana on Jun 18, 2007 at 11:05 pm Permalink

Bach Flower Rescue Remedy

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Namaste formerly future_health_educator Dec, 06 2007 at 04:34 AM

It helps me. They also have a bedtime formula.

misshell on fire Dec, 06 2007 at 05:01 AM

sounds good to me... i prefer natural all the way!

gtravels loves her life penguin Dec, 08 2007 at 12:37 AM

Thanks future health;)

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by Sunblynd 5.0 on Jun 18, 2007 at 11:20 pm Permalink

I take a hit.

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SG QOTABD RIP SHELLA DARLING Dec, 20 2007 at 06:07 AM

really now?? (to xoxorinx)

Sunblynd 5.0 Dec, 30 2007 at 09:35 PM

Who asked you xoxorinx, your comment alone increases anxiety!

SG QOTABD RIP SHELLA DARLING Dec, 31 2007 at 04:14 AM

yes dear i know (at sunblynd) and it helps you fall asleep too

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by Sociopathetic on Sep 7, 2007 at 8:27 pm Permalink

Meditation. Seriously.

I have Panic...and during Panic attacks, meditation helps me control my breathing and mind, and helps me focus on things other than what my anxieties are.

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by Drjorx on Jun 19, 2007 at 2:37 am Permalink

If you suffer from them often or are bad when you get them, speak to your doctor. There are a lot of drugs made to treat this.
Sertraline (Zoloft)
Paroxetine (Paxil)
Fluoxetine (Prozac)
Venlafaxine (Effexor)
Diazepam (Valium)
Alprazolam (Xanax)
Lorazepam (Ativan)
Just to name a few.

If they are mild you can try the following:

Talking with a supportive person
Meditation
Watching TV
Taking a long warm bath
Resting in a dark room
Deep breathing exercises
Anything relaxing really

do NOT take drugs or anything els that will raise your heart rate. Avoid cafeen!

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Morg the Army wife Jun, 19 2007 at 05:38 AM

you should try tai chi

Drjorx Jun, 19 2007 at 05:42 AM

good pick drugs should always be used last

Morg the Army wife Jun, 19 2007 at 07:40 AM

too true, although sometimes they are necessary, so you have to walk a fine line between avoiding medication you don't need and learning to accept when you do need medication. Very confusing

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by PurpleRN on Apr 29, 2007 at 4:02 pm Permalink

A beer once in a while.

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by Simply.Dani on Oct 2, 2007 at 4:03 pm Permalink

DO NOT TAKE EFFEXOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! !!!!!!!!! IT'S WITHDRAWAL EFFECTS ARE HORRID!

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xoxorinx Dec, 19 2007 at 09:47 PM

i actually had a seizure from withdrawing from effexor. made me feel like i was tweakin anyway

misshell on fire Dec, 20 2007 at 05:19 AM

jesus, thats horrible. they should destroy that drug ASAP!!!!

Simply.Dani Dec, 20 2007 at 02:26 PM

They should destroy it. Like I said, it's sad because it works well for a lot of people, but not worth the withdrawal!

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by - sweetcakes - on Sep 27, 2007 at 3:47 am Permalink

Try this site for some general advice :

http://www.whiggle.com/self-help-for-reducing-anxiety.html

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- sweetcakes - Dec, 06 2007 at 05:37 AM

you're welcome :)

misshell on fire Dec, 06 2007 at 05:42 AM

i know it has taken me a while to reply but i really appreciate all the kind advice i have recieved from you and other baggers, i feel really lucky. <3

- sweetcakes - Dec, 06 2007 at 06:20 AM

I feel the same way :)

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by Fun on Apr 29, 2007 at 6:51 pm Permalink

Pills. Oodles and oodles of pills.

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by bambers on Oct 29, 2007 at 5:39 pm Permalink

I use both Rescue Remedy and 0.5mg of Ativan. The rescue remedy takes you down a notch if you feel anxiety coming on and the Ativan will calm you if you're in the midst of a panic attack.

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misshell on fire Oct, 29 2007 at 05:41 PM

very good i like the herbal and chemical combo approach.

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by Bartman on Sep 27, 2007 at 4:05 am Permalink

I got this medical problem where I have to take anxiety relief medicines on daily basis. It is not serious but I have to take my medicine daily for rest of my life. Medicine I take is Propranonol. Quite useful when I got some public speaking or anything similar. I just take my normal dose and common anxiety symptoms disappear making you look a whole lot more confident on stage.

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