Anxiety Cures?

I wish I had a good cure. I used to have anxiety attacks ALL the time (sometimes still do, just not as severe)… The only things I found which had a profound affect on my anxiety were medication or just waiting it out. Eventually every bout of anxiety clears itself up.

I’ve been fortunate to get help through the VA system for anxiety….meditation on relaxing music,Practicing mindfullness,a warm shower [ my favorite ] ,Nature walks,and searching the web for answers.Hope this helps Will.

The very best treatment I’ve ever come across for anxiety, far and away, is meditation.
I suffered from severe anxiety for years and each hospital trip ended with a new prescription bringing a new set of withdrawal symptoms. Oh, Goodie, right?
My anxiety was rooted in several problems, and meditation gave me the opportunity to be with myself and discover why I was anxious and how to not be anxious by simply altering my perception. :)

I used to have a lot of anxiety because of a phobia and here are the things that have helped me to calm down:

1. Agreeing with everyone else, meditation helps a lot. Once you get the hang of it, it will allow you to feel the sensation of anxiety without really being affected by it. You will be able to observe your anxiety instead of being consumed by it. This will help you to overcome it. If you’ve never tried meditation before, just try sitting quietly and close your eyes (or leave them half open) and count your breaths. If your mind wanders, think “Just count.” After you get the knack of letting your thoughts go, you can look up ways of meditating and find the best one for your situation.
2. Yoga. I used to do extensive yoga but I’ve found that 15 minutes of it a day works for me. RealSimple Magazine recommends this workout: http://www.realsimple.com/health/fitness-exercise/stretching-yoga/yoga-workout-00000000012737/index.html
Basically, focusing on your breath and movements is very calming.
3. Exercise: NOTHINGGGG in this world will take my mind off of anxiety like physical activity and I find that most people feel the same. If you are interested in getting in shape, you can contact me and I will send you my full workout. On top of my workout, I like to swim, lift, and I joined a field hockey league for alumni from my high school. Also, look for races and nature trails in your area. If you have something to work towards, your mind will be taken off of the anxiety. And while running, I find that my mind becomes so clear that I realize that my anxieties are kind of silly.
4. Music. If you play an instrument, you can just play it whenever you feel anxiety coming on. Try to play out the emotions that you are feeling. Or just listen to music. Pop and country usually make me more calm (even though they are my least favorite genres…)
5. Other people. Talking to others never fails to make me feel better. You could always find a support group or people that have the same anxieties that you do. Or you can choose to find the most calm, zen, and carefree people you know and hang out with them. Go out and have fun every once in a while.

I hope this helps. It works for me! But your situation is unique, so find whatever works for you and go with it!

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L-Theanine.. It helps tremendously with curing nervous energy and anxiety. It is an amino acid found in green tea, however, can be taken in extract form using the product suntheanine which is found at the Vitamin Shoppe or GNC.

I have used this a lot and it has allowed me to increase productivity and get over bouts of anxiety!