How can i calm down my anxiety without meds?

Question

pretty what it says

i'm having trouble with my anxiety , i feel like i can't breathe most of the time and i'm ALWAYS stressed out and have something to worry about.

Answer 1

Practise Yoga, Pranayam.

Answer 2

Hi,

As many others have said, exercise to burn that bad energy. And while doing this listen to a relaxing cd.

Go check this website. That program has helped me a lot.

Hope this can help!

Answer 3

This is going to sound crazy...but i and a cousin of mine both have  anxiety. We tried meds, but they sucked. A doctor told my cousin that the song "Safety Dance" has helped patients calm themselves when they feel anxiety attacks coming.

Whenever i feel an attack come on i play the song on my ipod and i feel at ease.

Here is a youtube video (its a bit silly :P) of the song. It was done by Men Without Hats back in 1982ish.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HcOZ6xFxJ...

Once again, I KNOW this sounds CRAZY. But it helped me, my cousin, and apparently some other people...so why not give it a try?

Good luck! i hope it helps you like it did for me :)

Answer 4

   See anxiety treatments, at  ezy build (below) in section 6. Set yourself a specific time period for worrying about anything, (say; around three quarters of an hour, possibly when you get home, or after your evening meal, but not too close to bedtime) after which, resolve firmly to refuse to even entertain the thought of worrying again on that day: realise and accept that to do otherwise would be counterproductive to your mental health, and enjoyment of life.    

                  You will have had your "worry time" for the day, and can just write down any more thoughts that come to mind, and say to yourself: "Well, I'll just have to worry about that tomorrow, won't I?".            It is important to deal with a negative internal monologue (self talk), or mental process, such as disturbing thoughts, or images, by the process of (a): recognising it, and (b): challenging it immediately.          

                                                                                 When you notice  something negative, such as: "I'm never going to get over this!" or: "Why am I always so pathetic/useless/such a loser?" or even: "I can't do this/will never get over this!", or a disturbing image, recognise that this is part of the mindset which will hold you back from progressing in your recovery.                                                                                                                                                                           Having identified and labelled it, I first visualise a large  "STOP!" sign, then I say to myself as forcefully as you can, even aloud in a big voice, if alone: "I know this tactic: GO AWAY FOR A WHILE !!!" You may want to use either: "ruse", "ploy", "game", or "trick", instead of "tactic". In the case of an image, visualise a large "STOP" sign, or your preferred version.                                                                                                                                           Some people go so far as to keep a wide rubber band in their pocket, then put it around their wrist, when they catch themselves backsliding, stretch and release it, as a method of reprogramming their mind sooner, but I don't regard it as being strictly necessary. Remember to remove it, afterwards, if you use this method.

         Practice one of the relaxation methods in sections 2, 11, 2c, or 2i, daily, and when needed. Alternatively, give the EFT a good tryout, to see if it helps you. There is also a version for use in public places, (if you like, you can claim to have a headache, as you massage/lightly tap your temples, but you would then be restricted to subvocalising: saying it to yourself in your mind). Section 53,  and pages 2, 2.q and 2.o at  http://www.ezy-build.net.nz/~shaneris also refer: "Even though I sometimes suffer from anxiety, I deeply and completely accept myself." Neurofeedback treatment for anxiety is increasingly becoming available.  Herbal remedies, such as valerian, (which is not recommended for use if depression is also present) passionflower, or St.John's wort, are often effective, but the idea is (as with anxiolytic medication) to use them like water wings, or training wheels on a bicycle, providing initial support, and giving time for other treatments, such as therapy, and relaxation techniques, to take effect.              

                        (The following is a variant of Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing therapy, which has been used successfully for those people suffering from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, insomnia, and anxiety: it is easily learned, quick to use, yet can be very effective. It is easy to be dismissive of such a seemingly unusual technique, but give it a good tryout, for at least a few weeks, to see if it is effective in your case).

Prior to using either of the methods in the above paragraph, first sit comfortably, and take a deep breath. Then, without moving your head, move your eyes from the left, to the right, and back again, taking around a second to do so (say: "a thousand and one": this takes approximately a second).

Repeat this procedure (without the words, although you can count, subvocally, if you like) 20 times: "A thousand and one; a thousand and two... " and so on, to a thousand and twenty. Then close your eyes and relax. Become aware of any tension or discomfort you feel.                      

                 Then open your eyes, and take another deep breath, and repeat step one, closing your eyes, and relaxing afterwards, in the same manner. Then, repeat the procedure one last time. Some people may find that this is all they need do.   With experience, you may find that you can practise this in public, with your eyes closed, which greatly widens the window of opportunity for its use, and avoids attracting unwanted attention. I have found that the 2 - 3 minutes spent using the EMDR markedly reduces distractions to the relaxation process, and is repaid

Answer 5

90% of what we manufacture in our minds never happens, and we worry for nothing. Thank God for what you have, and focus on that.

Join a gym, and/or work out on your own. Exercise relieves stress. Don't sweat the small stuff!

Answer 6

me too! i bought a book and it said take a deep breath and count to ten think more about the things happening right now then the future if that dont help get a phsycologist

Answer 7

lay down

or

i heard that if you pinch the lobe of your ear with your pointer finger and thumb it some how relaxs poeple

hope i help

Answer 8

exercise boosts up endorphins which are the Happy Hormones

and if not, meditation works for some ppl to just focus either by yourself or by joining groups

and simple breathing exercises

such as taking a huge breath and slowly releasing it while counting to ten

Answer 9

This is a simple solution that this world seriously lacks: it's to accept! First, try to separate life from yourself. If you think you have, you haven't - it's impossible. So you know that you are part of life - yet, you are receiving 'images,' packets of information. You smell things, taste things, see things, hear things, feel things, think things. You are receiving them!

See, you have a little spot to retreat to now and then; it's called the mind. This mind was always there, and it's up to you to go there yourself. You receive emotions (like anxiety); I guess you can say you CATCH them. You can always run back to your private niche to deal with life. You should start out closing your eyes and thinking about that, and eventually, it should be automatic!

Breathing also helps put you on that auto-pilot. Try it?

Answer 10

do some exercise and drink any type of relaxing tea 3 times a day it really has worked for me  

Answer 11

Ya i have felt alot of anxiety too...it can feel really bad..and there are ways to deal with it...One way is listening to music whether it be harsh like eminem or calm whatever  u like or for ur mood at the time, Another way is talking with someone or even ur cat or animal if u have...it can calm you and take away ur anxiety...exercise can help too ...u'll get a different feeling thats better.

Answer 12

You can see a professional... one who cares about your concerns with meds and will simply let you release with personal mental tools to help you deal, maybe even conquer your anxiety's. You can also search for groups in your area who have the same / similar debilitation's and will share in a comfortable group setting. Doing so may help you hear the answers or see the surrounding circumstances clearer... enough to look within yourself to work easier through your issues. Or, you can look for companies who make programs from versed professionals in a particular area. I've bought programs from a particular company in my area that's world renowned for making such programs. I'll throw the link in the source.

Good luck and take care.

Answer 13

exercise, deep breathing, stress balls, jumping up and down, thinking about something happy, washing your face, taking your mind off the thing your stressing about for a bit (sometimes even a day).  

Answer 14

Treatment of panic attacks early on is very important. That way you can prevent other emotional disorders from brewing within. Some of the approaches that have found to be effective in Treating Panic Attacks are breathing exercises, physical exercise, meditative awareness/mindfulness techniques, and yoga.

Here are some that have been found to be very effective:

1) Tell Yourself "You Can Do It!"

You must convince your brain and subconscious that you able to face any panic attack or anxiety that may come.

Your thoughts and mindset should also be paired with the right emotions. If you say to yourself that you are capable of standing up to your fears and anxieties. You can overcome them. Negative emotions can and will take over if you let them. So you must focus on positive thinking and feelings to overcome your attacks.

2) Stress Inventory And Meditation

Help yourself to re-evaluate personal situations by completing a life stress inventory, which will help you to develop a wider perspective of the problem instead of focusing on symptoms. You can also meditate by putting yourself in a calming and quiet location and visualizing your problems and stress being "thrown away".

These tips can help you reduce how many panic attacks you have, and can also help you gain a better outlook on life.But what if you need something quick? Say, during your panic attack? Well there are a few methods that can help you during your panic attack that will help with treating your panic attacks.

While having a panic attack:

*Do not let your mind get the better of you by focusing on negative thoughts, such as death, disaster

or fainting. Tell yourself that "this too will pass" Try saying it to yourself, because you want to normalize your breathing.

*Slow down your rapid breathing by closing your eyes, and taking slow deep breathes. Keep your hands placed on your stomach lightly, doing this will ensure you, that you are breathing.

*Remember there is not too much danger in attacks. Remind yourself that the fear of being harmed is only going to your attack worse and last longer. Reassure yourself that you will be okay.

Treating your panic attacks are very important, you do not want to live in fear of having an attack. This will only make your symptoms worse. There are many alternatives to treating your panic attacks with holistic options as well.Reducing exposure to stressful situations can help decrease anxiety. In some cases, meditation, counseling, or group therapy can greatly facilitate this process.

A form of counseling known as Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) has been shown to be superior to placebo for managing the symptoms of panic disorder.

Acupuncture has been the subject of limited research as a therapy for anxiety.Six of the eight patients achieved good to moderate improvement.

All sources of caffeine should be avoided, including coffee, tea, chocolate, caffeinated sodas, and caffeine-containing medications.

Vitamins that may be helpful as Inositol has been used to help people with anxiety who have panic attacks.

A multivitamin-mineral supplement for four weeks led to significant reductions in anxiety.

Magnesium was reported to be relaxing for people with mild anxiety

Niacinamide (a form of Vitamin B3) has been shown in animals to work in the brain in ways similar to drugs such as benzodiazepines (Valium-type drugs),

Valerian and passion flower reduced symptoms in people suffering from anxiety.St.John’s wort has been reported in one double-blind study to reduce anxiety.An old folk remedy for anxiety, particularly when it causes insomnia, is chamomile tea. There is evidence from test tube studies that chamomile contains compounds with a calming action.

Anxiety disorders cause severe distress over a period of time and disrupt the lives of individuals suffering from them. The frequency and intensity of anxiety involved in these disorders is often debilitating.

Stress that is not treated can lead to serious illness.A person who feels ongoing and unresolved stress may go on to develop significant medical illnesses or an anxiety disorder,which in turn can lead to a clinical depression. There is growing evidence that stress may contribute to physical illness such as cardiovascular disease

Untreated anxiety disorders can lead to serious depression. Depressive illness is common.Depression is about twice as common in women as in men.

Things you must  remember:Untreated stress can lead you to serious illness. Anxiety and depression can be treated in a range of ways.

It’s important to get help if you feel you can’t cope.

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