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by Sunblynd 5.0 on June 18th, 2007
I take a hit.
by Drjorx on June 19th, 2007
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!
by Damiana on June 18th, 2007
Bach Flower Rescue Remedy
by Fun on April 29th, 2007
Pills. Oodles and oodles of pills.
by Simply.Dani on October 2nd, 2007
DO NOT TAKE EFFEXOR!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! IT'S WITHDRAWAL EFFECTS ARE HORRID!
by Sociopathetic on September 7th, 2007
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.
by monkey do on April 29th, 2007
A glass of wine.
by PurpleRN on April 29th, 2007
A beer once in a while.
by The Chief on October 13th, 2010
A nap.
:):)
by RhiBran on August 18th, 2008
Clonazepam (Generic for Klonopin)
It works wonders for me.
by Sexyrabbit on May 17th, 2008
a rum and fresca just one or two..does me just fine
by Nicole on December 6th, 2007
anxiety is related really close to deppression there are a lot of similarities between them. If you want to try to do this without a pill sometimes if you freeze and look and evaluate the people around you for some reason or another to make you laugh inside can help you get more comfortable or not. if it dosen't work and you want a pill try an antidepressent cuz they work similarly there is a persscription of 10mg tablets and two a day treat anxiety im speaking from personal experiance and personal confusion. Cipralex is relatively new but it is not addictve and it works really fast!
by bambers on October 29th, 2007
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.
by Littlemisswallflower on October 2nd, 2007
Effexer.
Simply. Dani's right.
so seriously;
if you take it- DO NOT MISS A DOSE
or you'll end up feeling absolutely insane, suicidal, angry, and sick.
by -O-uknow on October 2nd, 2007
I'm into resolving the conditions causing anxiety not doping up on substances that mask it.
by Bartman on September 27th, 2007
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.
by Anonymous on September 27th, 2007
Try this site for some general advice :
http://www.whiggle.com/self-help-for-reducing-anxiety.html
by Kevisaurus is a Carnotaurus today on June 18th, 2007
Honestly I take beer for it.
by hmpowers on June 18th, 2007
i have HORRIBLE anxiety...i take lexapro and clozenpham
by Morg the Army wife on April 29th, 2007
Green tea with jasmine, or just green tea. I drink it constantly. It has so many benefits, including calming one down. Have a nice cup of tea :o)
by Starmaster on April 29th, 2007
I was prescribed Xanax and I carry them with me all the time just in case I start to feel bad. It has been a several months since I took one. I have been taking one daily Wellbutrin XL for several years, also by prescription.
by Anonymous on May 17th, 2008
Bupropion 300mg a day
by VOD on April 29th, 2008
a deep breath and a long walk
by freefalling on December 28th, 2007
Rescue Remedy is awesome. Bach has a terrific website with a complete list of different herbal drops/sprays you can order for different conditions. I've ordered several of their herbs along with the bedtime spray. (sometimes I will throw in 1/2 of a 5mg Xanax with the spray...especially on a Sunday night before Monday morning work) Bach is not expensive & their site is a wealth of information. I prefer the herbal also over chemical but also depends on the level of anxiety/stress at the time.
I have researchedlots of sites for herbal remedies for natural relief of anxiety and
find Bach to be the best. The people that work on that site are super nice also. They gave me a ton of coupons when I last ordered!
Sometimes I just don't watch the news or read the paper and that alone gives me relief. I will tune into Nick At Night or some goofy tv show to veg out. Get on the treadmill...turn on reruns of Happy Days and run three miles. Guarantee...you won't need any drugs!!!!!!!! lol.
Peace...
Elle
by xoxorinx on December 19th, 2007
aside from benzo's (anti-anxiety drugs like klonopin and xanax) kava extract and holy basil are very good. these are natural remedies and may take slower effect, but the risk of addiction is minimal.
by Jade on October 2nd, 2007
On the rare occasions I experience anxiety and cannot resolve it on my own..I take a xanax, get a good nights sleep and start fresh in the morning.
by blue whale on October 2nd, 2007
Paxil - it worked
by Chopsy the Diver on October 2nd, 2007
Chunks out of my partner, always helps!
by Chosun One on October 2nd, 2007
Time to breathe.
by Egico is now Egioz on October 2nd, 2007
Rescue Remedy - you just put a few drops on your tongue and it's an all natural herbal thing. I don't take this personally, but I have heard great things about it, and I do give it to my dog before I take him to the vet (yes it is suitable for humans)
by Tinkerbell on October 2nd, 2007
I try and stay away from drugs as I am pretty certain they are what caused it all in the first place... seriously I would become dependent I have a terribly addictive personality so avoid the temptation. Much as it may help I would develop a bigger problem. not to say that is always the case, just my particular example.
I desperately try to rationalise and talk about it as much as possible. I also tell people about it. I am not ashamed if I had a broken leg I wouldn't be ashamed and I am not ashamed about who I am. I find it helps if people are prepared for it and know what to look for.
That said it doesn't always work that well lol :)
by Vannie prays for babycakes . on September 7th, 2007
a good one hour advice (lecture) from my husband. guess it calms me down. if not him then one of my friends.
by Floydwywh on September 7th, 2007
I am on klonopin every day...also some of my anti-depression meds say they help with anxiety...though I really don't believe that.
by spiff on August 30th, 2007
If I can't have sex then I have to take a klonopin
by -O-uknow on June 18th, 2007
I prefer to think out solutions and contingency plans to my worries. Which have served me well. When not. I pray.
by FreeBird on June 18th, 2007
anything with at the end: pan
in it... loratipan,.... etc, there are all about the same, just don't drink any alcohol but a couple of drinks with them if at all... they can help but u get dependent on them after awhile!! :( and watch what you eat, and exercise really helps too!
by Anonymous on April 29th, 2007
Deep breaths.
by Under HIS Wings on October 13th, 2010
Today I took a Prozac which took almost all day for me to feel it. I'm taking one tomorrow as well.
by trouble... on October 12th, 2010
Vigorous exercise, a large glass of wine and a Valium. In that order.
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by Anonymous on December 19th, 2007
Ativan 1 mg
by mz.auntie on April 29th, 2008
I take zoloft 150 mg, welbutrin 300mg and ativan .5 as needed I was on paxil before but after awhile it didnt seem to work
by SELENIUM_TEST_83335 on October 12th, 2010
Got free samples once from Dr. to help me w/ PTSD panic attacks from workplace bullying, but my workplace bullies stole it all from my desk drawer so I'd have a panic attack when they bullied me. Nice, eh? Don't worry, they wrongfully fired me. I don't have to see them anymore nor put up w/ their crap in the workplace hell. I just want compensation and a new life away from here! I have the Lord to help me w/ the bullies in town now when I go out quick for food... ;D
by ......KENDO on September 6th, 2009
fist fight
by Doyler - you have got to be kidding me! on April 26th, 2010
time off/ out!
by Mrs.Dufresne on December 19th, 2007
A brisk run.
Several heartfelt screams with my face in a pillow.
And if I'm lucky, a hug from a loved one does the trick.
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Comments
Don't know why you were downrated for this answer.
Cannabis is actually pretty good at combating anxiety.
by GuitarPlayer92 on August 30th, 2007
Some sheeple have no sense of humor guitarman.
by Sunblynd 5.0 on September 19th, 2007
yep that will do it . everytime.
by SG QOTABD RIP SHELLA DARLING on September 26th, 2007
marijuana actually increasing anxiety as a long term effect. coming down is stressful to the body and will almost always result in blowing your nerves
doesnt mean i refrain tho =)
by xoxorinx on December 19th, 2007
really now?? (to xoxorinx)
by SG QOTABD RIP SHELLA DARLING on December 20th, 2007
Who asked you xoxorinx, your comment alone increases anxiety!
by Sunblynd 5.0 on December 30th, 2007
yes dear i know (at sunblynd) and it helps you fall asleep too
by SG QOTABD RIP SHELLA DARLING on December 31st, 2007