What are alternative ways besides medication to deal with the physical symptoms of anxiety?

There are many ways to combat anxiety without using medication. One option would be practicing mindfulness by meditating and using breathing exercises. Using breathing exercises will slow down your heart rate and decrease the chances of you hyperventilating. Reminding yourself that you are safe and bringing yourself to the present moment can and does help many people. Researching calming methods online can be very useful. Seeking help from your doctor or a therapist is also a great option. If you are dealing with severe anxiety and are feeling as though you can not cope, I would highly recommend visiting your doctor and explaining this to him.

You can try meditation! Check out the app headspace- there are really short guided meditation sessions, lead by a man with a really soothing British accent! Learning how to calm yourself down and quiet your mind can be helpful when you are feeling anxious.

1) meditation on positive words 2) "Prayer for worry and anxiety" on youtube 3)valerian tea 3x a day

In my experience, meditation and deep breathing exercises have been the best alternate way for me to manage the physical symptoms of anxiety. I breath in slowly as I count to five, then breathe out slowly as I count to five. I do this at least 4 times. During this exercise, I focus on my breathing and NOT on my thoughts since my thoughts tend to intensify the physical symptoms of anxiety. By the time I've finished the breathing exercise, I find the physical symptoms have subsided. This method can take practice though, so don't get discouraged if it takes more time at first.

The best way to deal with anxiety is to look at what things trigger the anxious feelings. Write them down and/or share them with someone close to you so you have a reminder of what they are. Pay attention to when you get into situations where those triggers are present. When you feel the anxious feelings start to come up, find something that will distract you. I listen to Beethoven and read a book or I turn on a show that makes me smile. If I can't do those (like if I'm driving) I'll call someone that knows about my anxiety and my triggers and tell them that I'm struggling. There are many other ways to deal with anxiety. You can practice yoga or meditation, which are both ways of learning breathing control and mind clarity and focus.

Anxiety can be very difficult to overcome. Some things that have helped me when I feel anxious, is practice my hobbies/talents and take my mind off of things. You can also try simple breathing exercises or meditation, and talk to your loved ones or play with pets.

Learn how to manage your breading, mindfullness techniques also help, suggest walking or change the activity

Slow deep breathing, fidgeting with a fidget toy or other objects if you don't have one, listening to calm music or sounds, and talking to close friends who will help ease you

I have a multiple diagnosis. One of them included GAD - generalized anxiety disorder. When I am having physical symptoms, first, I try to change the scenario (go outside/inside), get alone/talk to someone. Then, I try to write down or vent everything that makes me anxious.

Breathing exercises can be remarkably helpful. There are a number of apps for smartphones that have lovely activities for refocusing and distraction, and YouTube has loads of videos for meditation, breathing exercises, relaxing music, etc. I hope that is helpful! ♥️