Has anyone really been able to cure severe anxiety and panic attacks w/o the use of medicine?
natural methods? herbs? meditation? yoga? exercise? What worked for you and how long did it take to be able to control your anxiety and panic attacks? I am currently taking xanax but that is addictive and I had horrible side effects with Lexapro to which, my doctor took me off of it…I don’t want to take medication since this is the first time (week) that I have experienced such a high level of anxiety. Any advice, experiences, websites, or support websites would be appreciated. Thanks : )
In addition, the reason that I do not want to take medication is because I do fear the side effects of most medication as they can almost outweigh the problems that I am currently having…
St. John’s Wort never really worked for me though I never gave it long enough to work…Anyone use Valerian Root to combat anxiety?
No. I used drugs (and therapy, both individual and group). But, now I am off drugs and out of therapy.
Don’t be afraid of drugs and therapy; just find the right drugs.
I forget what I was using, but it was an anti-anxiety drug that starts with the letter "H". That probably doesn’t help . . .
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Comment from pennypincher
Time November 13, 2009 at 6:35 pm
St. John’s wort can help with anxiety and it is not addictive.
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Comment from mac
Time November 13, 2009 at 6:52 pm
Meditation and "Kava Kava" seem to help. I have done meditation for 3 days now, and feel much more peaceful. Kava kava is also great, but it makes you sleepy sometimes.
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Comment from Ryan
Time November 13, 2009 at 5:54 pm
No. I used drugs (and therapy, both individual and group). But, now I am off drugs and out of therapy.
Don’t be afraid of drugs and therapy; just find the right drugs.
I forget what I was using, but it was an anti-anxiety drug that starts with the letter "H". That probably doesn’t help . . .
References :