Anxiety, anyone?

Question

Is anyone experiencing severe anxiety?? If so, how are you dealing with it?

I'm 4weeks 5 days and was taking medication for my anxiety for 8 years now so tampering off my meds and dealing with it naturally... Any suggestions to make it easier?

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I went through a traumatic experience years ago, which caused anxiety and panic attacks.  After I found out I was pregnant, my now ex,  verbally and emotionally abused me.  I was still able to successfully stop taking both my anxiety and depression Meds during this time.  I found a great support system and when I start having an episode,  I look at an ultrasound picture of my baby, then close my eyes,  take slow deep breaths.   Hot/warm showers seem to help as well.  
If you need someone to talk to, I am here!!!

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Yes. I constantly have anxiety and I've always had it. I've never taken medication, but it causes me to have heart palpitations to the point of where I can't sleep. I really just try to focus on breathing and close my eyes. It won't go away, but you just have to try and relax. I also take warm baths to calm myself down or I listen to music or go for a walk.

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This is a great time to learn some cognitive and behavioural stategies - with a psychologist-  to deal with anxiety. Research clearly suggests that anxiety meds without therapy or psychological support is not a sustainable way to deal with anxiety.

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I have anxiety and successfully was taken off my meds. I was on them for 7 months. I have been doing daily affirmations on an app called liveup. It has been very helpful this week. I've been saying them every morning. I know it's so hookey but give it try, it just may help. One day at a time.

Anxiety, anyone?

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