Are you ready to change your old routine and reach out for something new? Contact me at. Author. MedicineNet does not provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. See additional information. Deepening a spiritual walk of life through meditation and prayer has helped heal a bit of my past stressors. Amongst the things that has really helped me had been physical exercise, namely running. That significantly reduces my anxiety, Therefore if I am able to put in about 20 miles per week. Furthermore, a relatively low dose of Clonazepam at bedtime has dramatically increased my ability to sleep. I know that the payoff in living a joyous, effective life had been worth the energy, I know it’s work.
People who have known me for years say that I am far more laid back than I’ve been in the past.
And gone through the Attacking Anxiety and Depression series, the relatively new therapy called ACT is a very effective general approach to relieving some amount of my avoidance tendencies and not letting anxiety interfere with general life, even if I have read many books on anxiety.
So worst thing that I have found is doing nothing really. It can be managed with some mindful awareness, my experience with anxiety is that mostly there’re both biochemical and environmental aspects to this problem. Needless to say, I was suffering with general anxiety disorder for almost 20 years now. That’s right! MedicineNet does not endorse any specific product, service or treatment. Never delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice from your physician and similar qualified health provider because of something you have read on MedicineNet.
Patient Comments are not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Did you know that the opinions expressed in the comments section are of the author and the author alone. Visit the FDA MedWatch website or call 1800FDA1088. You are encouraged to report negative consequences of prescription drugs to the FDA. Leave the past in the past the think of the future. Having anxiety is a pain but it can be controlled after a length of time discovering this. It was positive thinking and confidence in oneself. Now let me tell you something. Motivation to put your thought in a better place. With that said, I am now 40, and I still have generalized anxiety disorder and panic attacks as well. Xanax by far is better, Ativan works good I’m taking 1 to 3 mg a day of Klonopin for the last 12 years. I had my first panic attack when I was 16 years old. You just can’t stop taking them, I guess my point is all benzodiazepines are highly addictive. Usually, I feel like I’m going through withdrawal, horrible, Therefore if I stop taking medication. Whenever nothing really worked for me except what we call benzodiazepine, ve tried everything, Lexapro, Prozac.
