What are alternative ways besides medication to deal with the physical symptoms of anxiety?
SoundsOfTheSea24
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Sep 15, 2016
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Breathing exercises. Taking long, deep breaths, inwards and outwards can really help when it comes to calming yourself down.
Mulin
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Sep 15, 2016
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There are plenty of ways that may help deal with the physical symptoms of anxiety. This can include taking deep breaths, trying some light exercise, listening to calming music, or simply doing something that you enjoy. That being said, if taking medication helps you and is medically advised, there is nothing wrong with continuing to do so.
braveSoul91
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Sep 16, 2016
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To best deal with anxiety besides medication is meditation. meditation has helped me so much in my path to healing. Feeling more comfortable and capable within yourself is the most liberating feeling.
CrowFeathers
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Sep 29, 2016
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Focus on breath and body. Notice your breath and then try to slow and steady it. Mentally scan your body for tension, release it were possible. Continue to breathe.
amandaleonard
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Sep 30, 2016
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Exercise, talking it out with someone, listening to music, and learning deep breathing always helps!
Anonymous
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Oct 2, 2016
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Sometimes taking a deep breath and counting to 10, and slowly it down for even a minute can help relieve anxiety.
Overlandprism76
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Oct 5, 2016
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Grounding, looking for things in the room of a certain color or shape. Feeling the textures around you.
Anonymous
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Oct 7, 2016
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Deep breathing, distractions, taking walks, focusing on what you can see/hear/smell/taste/touch, limiting sources of stress, having a safe and peaceful place to calm down in and treating yourself gently during times of stress.
Anonymous
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Oct 8, 2016
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1) Deep breathing, relaxation techniques
2) Meditation (my best bet)
3) Preparing for the anxiety provoking situation
4) Knowledge about how anxiety works; when you see how and why it happens, it lessens the symptoms for you. Read and research on anxiety.
Moonshine
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Oct 11, 2016
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It can be helpful to take deep breaths and focus on a place, person or situation that makes you feel happy.
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