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Some anti depressants and other medications are believed to cure anxiety. It’s important to know the truth. Anti anxiety medication can certainly help with overcoming anxiety but on a limited basis. What do I mean? Studies show that when a patient is treated with medication alone and then goes off it, they experience relapse rates upwards to 90%! Why? Because they simply didn’t learn any personal anxiety treatment coping skills. This can make all the difference in the world.

There are several forms of anxiety disorders. Some include Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Social Anxiety, Phobias, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and a few more. As you can see, there are many types of anxiety. The first, most important step is accurate diagnosis. Once you’re helping professional is clear on exactly what type of anxiety disorder you have, that’s half the battle right there.

In fact you may have tried several techniques, even seen a doctor, and felt no benefit. What is critical is that the type of treatment for anxiety be matched precisely with your anxiety symptoms. Now, having said that, it’s important to know that you must be patient. Treating anxiety is not a perfect science. Some techniques may not work for you. Others may take a couple of weeks of practice before you begin to notice a shift in your symptoms of anxiety.

Remember watching TV and seeing someone go for the paper bag? It may have been a comedy but if you saw this and suffer from severe anxiety it likely wasn’t funny to you. However, the paper bag gag is actually quite useful. People no longer have to travel around with paper bags (if you do, that is great), but learning how to master the breath is essential in most all anxiety treatments. Think of it like this. Your breath communicates to your nervous system. If you are holding your breath or breathing too fast you’re sending the message that there is danger. Your body releases all it’s stress hormones such as cortisol and adrenaline and you’re off to destroy whatever is endangering you. Oh, that’s right, there is no immediate danger is there? So, as you can see, it is important that your breath speak clearly to your nervous system that you are safe. This is amazingly simple, but not always easy to get a handle on. Be gentle with yourself as you begin to master your breath.

Whatever you do, please reach out for help. Anxiety is one of the most treatable disorders we help people with everyday. Your first order of business is to do your homework. Make certain that the therapist you consult has both training and experience in anxiety treatments. Put yourself into the caring hands of a capable therapist.

Once you’re on the ‘other side’ you will be ecstatic. Many realize, as thier anxiety cures, how different they begin to look at life. Your hope for feeling peaceful may be a couple sessions away!

So, in the meantime, here’s what I want you to do. Get online or pick up the phone book and begin looking for just the right professional for you. Anxiety treatments have come a long ways in the past twenty years. It’s time to take your anxiety stress by the horns, but not by yourself. You do not have to be alone in this struggle any longer. Together, as a team, you can overcome anxiety.