There is more hope than ever for anxiety sufferers. Therapy breakthroughs in recent years have given those with anxiety problems more help, and more hope than ever.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) methods give real help to those dealing with all types of anxiety disorders. Many people with anxiety find that therapy (counseling) alone may resolve their anxeity disorder issues.
CBT is talk-thru therapy. It is counseling that deals with how your self-talk affects how you feel and behave. It is the world's leading method of psychotherapy for anxiety disorders.
You may also choose to learn cognitive-behavioral methods on your own. Our "5 Steps to Personal Happiness" (free when you sign up for our newsletter) is based upon proven CBT methodology.
Anxiety Medications:Stress and anxiety often accompany one another, as do anxiety and depression. That's why you'll find physicians prescribing depression medications as anxiety medications as well. These include Paxil, Prozac, Lexapro and others.
(There is not a particular anxiety disorder medication that is "preferred.")
Anti-anxiety medications also include Valium, Librium, Xanax,
BuSpar, and more. But there is no single effective magic anxiety pill.
Although anxiety may be brought on by chemical imbalances in the
brain, it's a fact that it is also brought about through cognition.
So does this mean that there is no need for anxiety medicine?
Anxiety medications and prescription drugs are not always the best
solution. Online Counseling has become a very effective way for some
people to gain insight into their anxiety and overcome it.
The symptoms of anxeity, sometimes severe, may include:
Hyperventilation
Dizziness
Cold sweats
Disorientation
Chest tightness
Muscle fatigue
Sleep problems
Nausea
Stomach discomfort or diarrhea
Cold, clammy hands
Difficulty swallowing
Jumpiness
Anxiety Medications
There are a wide variety of anxiety medications now available. Treatment
for an anxiety disorder with an anxiety medicine should be thoroughly discussed with your doctor. Because there is not one type of anxiety
disorder, there is also no single type of medication for anxiety.
Non-drug therapy includes Herbal Supplements
known to help with anxiety disorders, regular exercise, healthy diet, and a healthy attitude. Natural
supplements include St. John's Wort, Sam-e,
camomile, passionflower, and a new product
called PureCalm that many people have used
with amazing results.
Panic Disorders Meetup is a personal get-together supportgroup for those suffering from anxiety and panic disorders. Visit to see when and where a meetup is happening in your area.
It's important to learn all you can about what's bothering you. Learn more about treatments for anxiety from the Anxiety Disorder Association of America (AADA).
Pyschotherapy (Counseling) for Anxiety Disorders
Typically, almost anyone who suffers from anxiety (of any type) can benefit from counseling. (Counseling and psychotherapy are inter-changable terms.)
As mentioned above, Online Counseling is now an effective way for many people
Counseling approaches vary. A one-on-one "coaching" approach is best. To see an example of how one psychotherapist explains how to overcome panic disorder, go here >>
Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT) and Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) are the most widely used type of counseling for anxiety worldwide. These are simple talk-thru counseling methods with a qualified therapist dealing with how your thoughts affect your mood and how you feel. Learn more about REBT in the yellow box below.
All content on this site, including all anxeity disorder content and information that may be used for anxiety help is solely for informational purposes and is not medical or psychological counseling. Side effects of Prozac and side effects of Paxil, Effexor, Cymbalta and others are well documented. Research them before taking these anxiety medications. There are also known side effects of Valium, Xanax, and the other medications listed above. Never take a medication, even when prescribed by a doctor, without reading about its side effects and symptoms.
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