Whats the best relief for anxiety? (or natural cure?)?
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yoga, tai chi, mediation, deep breathing, warm bath, sleep
Other Answers:
sleep.
warm tea.
Beer
Deep breathing, including yoga-like activities are great. I suffer from chronic anxiety attacks weekly. The information below is from wikipedia. I think it highlights some good options, other than medication.
Other coping strategies
A variety of over the counter supplements and medications are also used for their alleged anti-anxiety properties, however there is little scientific evidence to back up these claims. Kava Kava is a popular herbal treatment; small doses either taken regularly through the day or when early symptoms are noticed by the patient. Valerian root is also reputed to have anti-anxiety and sedative properties, as are passion fruit, passion flower, St. John's wort, hops, and chamomile.
Popular nutritional supplements for dealing with anxiety include magnesium and B-complex vitamins.
Self help and relaxation techniques also play an important role in relieving anxiety symptoms. Self help includes:
Proper diet - This includes reduction in consumption of caffeine, sugar, and generally an improvement of eating habits. Caffeine reduction should be gradual. Some anxiety sufferers report considerable reductions in their anxiety just from taking these measures.
Exercise - Some exercise is thought to relieve stress. Anxiety sufferers should note that rapid heart palpitations during exercise can trigger a panic attack, so it is probably better to gradually develop an exercise routine while on a cognitive-behavioral program.
Laughing
Breathing techniques and proper breathing - A Diaphragmatic breathing technique is often recommended (as opposed to chest breathing).
Proper sleep.
Meditation
Relaxation techniques - A state of relaxation can be achieved with the help of relaxation tapes, Yoga or relaxation therapy.
Stress management.- This may entail changes in lifestyle and time management. There are a number of books specialized in stress management.
Panic attack coping strategies - Specific strategies for dealing with panic episodes have been proposed, such as slow abdominal breathing and use of reassuring self-talk.
Search for meaning and purpose - Some experts have indicated that residual generalized anxiety can be the result of a sort of "boredom" about existence. They recommend looking for an occupation the sufferer finds meaningful.
Alcoholic drinks are probably the most widely used substance for the alleviation of anxiety. Anxiety sufferers are cautioned that alcohol is also a powerful depressant and has a plethora of dangerous and uncomfortable side effects in addition to being potentially addictive.
Meditation is absolutely wonderful. There are lots of free meditations that you can listen to online. Or, if you have limewire or something like that, you can download guided meditations. They really help me focus and fall asleep at night. Just google "free meditations" or something similar and you should be all set. Or you can always buy a cd of meditation at a barnes and noble. Good luck.
xo
emo
A couple of people in my family take Valium, Xanax, or Klonipin for anxiety.
They say that yoga, exercise, chamomile tea, lavender soap shampoo candles or incense help. St. Johns Wort and Valerian Root are supplements they bought when they ran out of pills. And that Sleepytime Extra Tea with Valerian.
I don't take anything for anxiety (unless beer counts :D) but there is always pill bottles laying around here, and people talking about why they are making the whole house smell like lavender.
Clasical music, always helps me.
I take kolonopin for my anxiety
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Check out (http://www.reducingstress.net ) there is a lot of great content, information articles, expert advice and links on the subject there.
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