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Anyone fighting anxiety without meds?

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billie18342
billie18342

My question is that is there anyone out there that is fighting or cured anxiety without meds?

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  • jmcg2014
    jmcg2014 billie18342

    Posted

    Its important to remember meds are not a cure for anxiety, they aren't ever meant to be. Typically anxiety is caused by emotional problems which can only be dealt with long term with a therapeutic approach. Meds are there to help deal with symptoms while the underlying cause is dealt with. That can be different for everyone. I've never taken meds,and I don't imagine I'm in a worst state than those who do,I go into therapy when I need it and it works well
  • kerry84695
    kerry84695 billie18342

    Posted

    How about cognitive behaviour therapy? I'm on the waiting list for it, apparently it's better than medication as it is more long term. I've just started on citalopram too but hoping that the combination helps
    • kerry84695
      kerry84695 billie18342

      Posted

      Basically talking therapy, I was referred by my gp, it teaches you to change the way that you think, and gives you a coping mechanism. Have a read in the Internet, there is lots if good things about it. Unfortunately there is often a long wait for it unless you can afford private
    • jmcg2014
      jmcg2014 kerry84695

      Posted

      cbt is just one of the many forms of therapy, it works for some, but if it doesnt dont be afraid to ask for a different route
  • lisalisa67
    lisalisa67 billie18342

    Posted

    I am. I used them about twenty years ago. I cant use them now due to health issues. It is possible. And they have benzos for emergency situation. I cant use thise either.I use vitamins and suppliments and juicing. Healing meditation and mindfullness..belly breathing. Even people who use medicine do not achieve perfect results long term and they stop working over time  and some are addicting. Anyone with eye issues should be careful because ssris effect the eyes.Im not against them its a personal choice but very vital to,learn whats behind it or how to manage it as well. There are some that the anxiety is unmanageable and meds are needed to function, but i cant use them so I Have to deal with it and so i do. You will need to learn CBT..get a book on it or watch videos. Pinterest is excellent for helpful ideas and remedies for anxiety as well. Anxiety levels tends to be erratic and can go away for long spans then return. Meds should be a last resort. 
  • ronnie27968
    ronnie27968 billie18342

    Posted

    Hello Billie,

    I have been fighting with Anxiety for almost four months (seems like a lifetime), without any medication.

    It is super hard, but the minute you get into bed every night, you have the satisfaction that you actually survived another day without any help from medication.

    I know that helps mesmile

    Good luck!

     

    • billie18342
      billie18342 ronnie27968

      Posted

      Ronnie do you find yourself obsessing over your anxiety? Do you have a higher than normal heart rate with it
    • ronnie27968
      ronnie27968 billie18342

      Posted

      Of course! I wake up every single day, the first thing on my mind is what today is going to look like, and that always triggers my heart rate.

      When I went to a therapist for the first time a few months ago, the first thing she asked me when I told her I had anxiety, was if my heart rate was being unusually fast.

      It's just part of anxiety... try meditation, I do every morning and before I go to sleep...

      You just have to remind yourself every time that it is anxiety and you're not going to die from it, just like you didn't the times it has happened before.

      It's super hard to tell yourself these things when you're having an attack or having a bad and anxious day, but you have to try.

      It will all be okaysmile 

      Good luck! 

    • billie18342
      billie18342 ronnie27968

      Posted

      OK one more question...have you ever heard of a heart rate of 190 with a panic attack?
    • ronnie27968
      ronnie27968 billie18342

      Posted

      Honestly, I don't check my heart rate when I'm having an attack because it freaks me out much more...

      If you don't have a history of a dangerous heart rate or any other heart problem, then I don't think there is a reason for it to be not normal for such a situation...

      If you are really troubled by it, then you can always go get it checked, but I don't think there is anything to be worried about..

      smile

       

    • billie18342
      billie18342 ronnie27968

      Posted

      I have had it checked but I have turned ocd at checking my pulse. I actually went to an EP who specializes in heart rythms and he said my heart was perfect not to worry about it. But it is so hard to accept that it is coming from my worry. Three months ago I didn't have a care in the world!
    • ronnie27968
      ronnie27968 billie18342

      Posted

      I really understand you...

      My anxiety symptoms are the worst... I face them all the time.

      Constantly reminding myself that it's all from anxiety. But then there is another voice in your head telling you that it's impossible that your heart is beating crazy fast, or that you feel like you are about to pass out just because of anxiety.

      But it's true, the doctors say it, the people who had anxiety and are now over it say it.

      You just have to trust the people who are giving you answers, even though there is always that bad voice that says that "they are not to be trusted, what do they know, I know there is something wrong with me".

      One time when I was talking to my therapist about my body symptoms and constatly asking her questions, she suddenly said something to me that I will never forget, she said "You are just waiting for something to go wrong, and that is the only thing that will get you to calm down".

      It's true. We are so worried that there is something wrong with our health, we are just waiting to hear "there is something wrong with your heart" or something like that, because when they tell us that everything is okay with our health, we don't believe them...

      So my advice to you, is to just trust the world, trust the doctors, try to let go of the obsession of checking your pulse, it does no good, and be optimistic. 

      You are not alone. Look how many people are going through what you are going through, and they all survivesmile

       

    • billie18342
      billie18342 ronnie27968

      Posted

      You are so right!!! I just can not get over the fast heart rate, the chest fluttlers, blurry eyes, feeling like I have a breath that is stuck!!! That k you so much!!!
    • ronnie27968
      ronnie27968 billie18342

      Posted

      I'ts just a matter of reminding yourself everytime, that's it's gonna pass and it's all okay.

      No problem! If you need anything else, I am always available and happy to help. 

      Good luck and I hope you feel better soonsmile

    • billie18342
      billie18342 ronnie27968

      Posted

      Ronnie do you have face book? Will you look me up? Billie Jo Lynn martin?
    • billie18342
      billie18342

      Posted

      Holding my hand behind my head wearing a white dress
    • nik07
      nik07 billie18342

      Posted

      Hello billie... my heart rate was around 200 on a panic attack... and as usual after a few mins.. everything was normal.. so it's really in the head.. smile
    • billie18342
      billie18342 nik07

      Posted

      Really? I'd like to chat with you more about it!!! Mine scared the crap out of me!!! It was aweful!!! Nik do you have face book? If you want you can message me there! I don't get my emails often. Billie Jo Lynn Martin. I am wearing a white dress holding my hair in the back. If you want please message me so I can talk to you!
    • iain68035
      iain68035 billie18342

      Posted

      I also have health anxiety I got better and was totally back to normal for 3 months then all of a sudden was back to square one

      I got better the first time with meditation change diet keeping myself busy

    • ronnie27968
      ronnie27968 billie18342

      Posted

      Hi Billie, 

      I don't have facebook... but if you want we could email?

       

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