Anxiety Therapy
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Q: Anxiety + Therapy = ?
i recently was taken to my pediatrician for pulling out my hair
i have severe anxiety and they told me i should see a counselor
what will happen when i go to the counselor?
what should i expect during therapy?
what will they do about my anxiety?
i'm only 14, i know some anxiety medications are for people 18 and older
so what will happen?
A: Anxiety + Therapy= X.... No definite outcome.
You set the outcome.
Rebel all you want, but hurry and get it over with so you can be part of the moving herd.
If not, then you better be really interesting in expressing your against-the-grain-ness.
Q: Anyone been through successful therapy for anxiety?
I am currently in therapy for SAD and GAD. I don't feel like the therapy is working. The therapist and I just discuss anxiety provoking moments and irrational thoughts (but he admits I already know the irrational thoughts and cognitive behavioral stuff). Should we be doing something else? Please only people with experiences reply.
A: I am in therapy for agoraphobia, bipolar disorder and other anxiety disorders.
I am taking medication but I don't see much difference. My biggest help has come from a handful of things. The biggest one being coping skills. I have asked my doctor's repeatedly to help me with coping skill ideas. Rather than drugging me more it is important for me to find skills that will help when facing situations that cause anxiety. Like my biggest fear...fire. My focus of my agoraphobia is that I am terrified that my house will catch on fire while I am away so I have to rush home constantly and will not leave because I know this will occur. My coping skill has been to do a thorough check of my home, being certain to check the stove and turning off all appliances (including the dishwasher, dryer, etc.) My biggest part of my coping skill here is the idea I tell myself constantly. "If it is on fire, what am I going to do about it? Besides, I am very well insured. I'll just rebuild and rebuild better and bigger."
One other important part of making things easier for you is to take responsibility for your illness...realizing that you do certain things out of fear and those fears are not necessarily "real" fears even though they are real to you...but it sounds as if you have already done this.
Ask your therapist for coping skills to help you in the situations you encounter.
Q: What are good ways to deal with OCPD or Anxiety Disorder when therapy and Medications is out of the question?
I can't go to therapy or get medication, but I feel that I need at least some way to deal with this. I often times get extremely stressed over little things or nervous that I'm breaking rules, even when I know I'm not. An example would be that one day my friends wanted to go down the high school path to get to class instead of the path meant for middle schoolers (We have a joint school) and I knew we wouldn't get in trouble, because even if the principal saw us he wouldn't care, but I just couldn't do it because it was against the rules. Just thinking about it at the time made me feel sick to my stomach, and so I just kept saying no, that it was against the rules. I felt so nervous and stressed over it. Another thing would be my progress reports and report cards. Even when I know I'll do fine, I still feel so nauseous I think I'll puke. One time I made a C in math and the next thing I knew, I was crying and trying to hide the fact that I was crying from everyone else. Then when someone realized I was crying and asked what was wrong I just felt worse and worse. I always think everyone is looking at me, and thinking bad things, or that their saying bad things to their friends. I know its normal to feel self conscious, but I can't help but thinking that I'm overly conscious of what others may think. It's irrational to think everyone secretly hates you, and I know they don't, but even when I tell myself that it doesn't make the anxiety go away. Most of my issues focus around school. Not only to I feel anxious constantly, but I'm also somewhat of a perfectionist. Not in the sense that everything has to be clean and tidy, because honestly I can't see my bedroom floor, but rather if I fell like my hair is messed up or my make up is smudged I feel nervous and edgy. I also show a few other symptoms of ocd or ocpd. I hate working in groups unless everyone does what I say and when I do work with a group and they don't do what I say, I really don't do anything at all. Not out of spite, but rather I feel like anything I do will be wrong even when I'm the smartest person in class. I just want to know if there is any way to deal with this without therapy. If anyone could help I would be so grateful.
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I started out taking prozac 20mg daily.. then it dropped to 10mg and now I am just taking 5mg and still doing very well. I might be considering taking medication off my life.
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Q: How could I get rid of my social anxiety without therapy?
I wouldn't want to get professional help. I'd like to get rid of it on my own if possible. Is there a way to do that?
A: There is a very powerful tool available for emotional imbalances. It is called EFT or emotional freedom techniques. You can find out about it at http://www.emofree.com . It is very powerful at neutralizing emotional imbalances in anxiety, addictions, and phobias. The website has a free down loadable manual that explains all about it and they even list local professional practitioners for extra support. This tool is very powerful because it allows you to remove the emotional imbalances that cause these problems without having to rehash the past over and over again. You also don't have to have everything hinging on your will power. Good for you for wanting to take control of your own circumstances.
Q: What are the methods of therapy you used for treating anxiety?
I'm 16 years old and just recently started going to a psychologist as my mother (a gastroenterologist) deemed it necessary after i finally spoke to her and my dad about the horrible anxiety i was experiencing. Firstly he suggested Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, but that didn't really work for me. Now we're trying Acceptance and Commitment therapy and i was just wondering, for all those others with anxiety out there, have any of you tried this method? How has it helped? Or what else have you done to help you to cut back your anxiety symptoms? Thanx in advance.
A: I am a health care worker who suffers from Generalized Anxiety disorder.. this is not as severe as some other Anxiety disorders.. but my main symptom is, that when I get ''a bit flustered.. or tensed'' my symptoms manifest themselves purely in a phyiscal way.. i get intense chest pains and I can't breathe properly because my diaphragm muscles contract'' my heart beats faster... I believed for a long time it was my lungs or heart.. but extensive testing showed it is Anxiety related.. and I don't feel anxious.. but I went to see psychiatrists.. that did not help. I tried acupuncture.. it didn't help... I tried homepathy... herbal remedies and Reiki.. none of that worked and talking to the ''Psychiatrists did not help because I saw him once a week and after one hour I got told...'' your time is up'' it was pointless then I tried different antianxiety meds and I found one that works for me.. it is a benzodiapine.. and it helps to balance out some of the ''parts of the brain that are not in harmony''' the imbalances .... '' but medication... is just like a sheath... you put between the wound and the body and it will mask the pain.. it is not actually curing it because it does not get to the root cause of ...''why do I have anxiety'' and that would be more helpful if you find someone who really works with you and finds the reason for your anxiety.. once you know the reason you know how to combat it.. if you take meds like me.. you might need to do that also.. because it helps me to live my life.. .and I can work and have a normal life without the pain.... some anxiety other than Generlized anxiety is very severe with phobias, vertigo, social phobia, (not ever wanting or unable to go outside.. and if people do they feel afraid to walk to the corner store..) .. driving their car.. they are scared.. some suffer from claustrophobia...some have nightmares in full blown anxiery and the feeling of impending doom and death... some can't work at all.. with GAD it's not so bad.. but you should do what the doctor thinks best... I believe a therapy a group therapy in combination with the right medication against anxiety for you would work best... then perhaps one day you find the reason for it and can solve it.. and then the anxiety will disappear.... I know that a session talking to the therapist..''psychiatrist for one hour doesn't help... but perhaps group therapy... I was never given that choice but I am on medication.. Clonazepam 2 mg twice a day.. I have been on it since 2003.. and I am fortunate that I have not had to increase my dosage because if you take a medication over a long time your body and your mind usually develop a tolerance toward that drug and if you want to achieve the same effect you need more.... it's like a drinker.. he may start with one bottle of beer. then it has to be 3 then 4.. and perhaps after a while 7 bottles to get the same..''high feeling out of it'' as the body also develops a tolerance to alohol if someone is a ''regular drinker'' an alcoholic..'''
You do need medication I believe and treatment .. try it out.. best to get both.. combine it.. I wish I had had group therapy.. because I believe that might work best if you are in a group with others who also suffer from the same kind of anxiety.. you can learn from each other ..and you also know you are definitely not alone.. a lot more promising than a one to one session of talk with a therapist.. and medication.. until you get to the root of the problem is important...
Good luck... you really are not alone.. depression and anxiety are the top 2 mental health problems of our time and age.. a lot has to do with stress and the competition we face at school and work....xx
Q: How can I relieve anxiety and depression without medication and therapy?
I have a problem with depression and anxiety. I have for over 10 years now and I go in and out of depressed moods. When I'm down, I fall hard. Then, when I "snap out of it" my memories of the mood are blurry. I can't afford medication and therapy, so what are some techniques I can use to relieve the symptoms naturally?
I am 26 years old
A: Exercise
Yoga(breathing)
Herbs(valeriana, passiflora, hops etc..)
Magnesium
Try to get into a vegetarian diet and reduce
the amount of sugar in your diet. Avoid soft
drinks.
Freddy
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Q: Is it normal to feel anxiety after a therapy session?
I recently started therapy to deal with my issues of jealousy, low self-esteem and the like. When I got home from today's session, I found myself overwhelmed with feelings of jealousy and fear of my partner cheating on me. Is this normal? Will it get better?
A: This might seem obvious... but why don't you ask your therapist?
Q: Does Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Anxiety actually work?
I believe I suffer from Generalized Anxiety Disorder and am seriously considering receiving CBT for it. Has anyone had any experience with this? Did it work?
A: YES!
I'm living proof that cognitive therapy and behavior modification (in conjunction with the right SSRI) can set you free.
Cognitive therapy is simply replacing the silly negative thoughts with rational, positive ones. The difficult (but not impossilbe) part is remembering to utilize CBT in the midst of an anxiety attack.
Good luck !
=D
Q: How structured is your therapy for anxiety and depression?
Do you always know where you are in the process or do you discuss things with the psychologist just as they arise?
A: There are a lot of different types of structures for therapy.
One is person centred, so the psychologist waits for you to bring up what is bothering you and goes from there.
If he/she has an agenda, then he/she is not listening to you.
Be patient and wait. This will pass.
Q: Is it safe to take lamictal and lexapro when starting seizure and anxiety therapy?
A: I wouldn't, because you won't know whether the therapy or the medicine is the one thats working. I would stick to the therapy for now (at least a month or so if you can) and if it isn't helping at all, then try lamictal or lexapro. It's better to stay away from those if possible (personally, I didn't have a good experience with them...) If you get less than 8 hours of sleep on average, you could try sleeping more, because it really can help with anxiety. You've probably heard about this everywhere, but I recently discovered that it really does work.
Good luck. :]
Q: Has anyone ever had cognitive therapy for anxiety before?
What kinds of things did they teach you and did it work? I'm just looking for hints here on how to deal with my own anxiety issues.
A: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)can be very beneficial for the treatment of anxiety. It is proven to be quite helpful for those with mental health concerns, especially anxiety. It teaches coping skills and how to challenge your thoughts, which is what brings on the anxiety. Once you have the hang of it, you can do all this on your own. Give it a shot, what do you have to lose? make sure to give it at least 10 sessions. Good Luck!
Q: How effective is therapy for anxiety?
Will it make you into a very charming and talkative person or will you be in therapy for a long time just to to see a small improvement and be hoping just to be able to avoid trouble.
A: Therapy can help you in all areas of life...of course it'll help! But there are smaller steps you can take to get over your anxiety, like journaling, meditation, etc. Therapy would be the best solution if you are reeeaalllly anxious, though.
Q: How helpful is cognitive therapy for generalized anxiety?
I have suffered from GAD for about 8months now and was considering cognitive therapy to help deal with it, as some days I am so fustrated with it i could just cry. Has anyone else had this type of therapy? Is it helpful?! Thanks
A: i've worked for a psychiatrist for 4+ years now. he ALWAYS recommends talk therapy in addition to medication. talk therapy can help you find ways to cope and get to the root of the problem. most people don't like talk therapy because they have to evaluate themselves and answer some hard questions about their life. if you're truly looking for help, give it a shot. what do you have to lose?
Q: What is the best way to manage anxiety without meds ot therapy?
Can a person do that without medication? I have anxiety about things, but I don't want to get on medication. How can I control it myself? Sometimes I get mild anxiety attacks where I can't catch my breath. I don't always hyperventillate, but I do get that feeling that I can't catch my breath. or can't take a deep breath. Any comments or advice?
A: I am not trying to be unhelpful... but you are stating that you want to do it "without meds or therapy"... that in itself is an anxiety provoking situation because you are putting unreasonable expectations on yourself.
I can understand if you do not want to take medication (you may want to reconsider as medication can help tremendously) but you are also saying no to therapy? Therapy is very helpful as you can often find it for free or on a sliding scale through your county, and your therapist can teach you breathing and relaxation techniques that will help you overcome both panic attacks and generalized anxiety. Furthermore, they can assist you in walking through the though process that can aggravate anxiety.
My thoughts... there is no quick fix to your problem, and you may nee to re-evaluate your approach.
Q: Has anyone tried cognitive-behaviour therapy for anxiety or depression?
What the question said. Although if you've tried CBT for other things, feel free to share.
A: I tried cognitive-behaviour therapy for anxiety and depression.It helped me for a while,but here I am again,there is not cure for depression,but relapse or recurrence........ It is night here,I am going to bed very soon,I want to sleep and not wake up again anymore.
Not everyone benefits from CBT, therefore, an in-depth assessment is conducted in order to evaluate whether an individual is likely to benefit from this approach. During your initial assessment at the clinic, you may wish to discuss the appropriateness of CBT for your presenting concerns with the assessing clinician. If CBT appears to be indicated then you may be referred to one of CBT therapists for a more in-depth cognitive therapy assessment of your suitability.
CBT is a well-researched form of psychotherapy and has been shown to be effective in the treatment of a number of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, fears, and obsessions. In general, research has shown that CBT is as effective as medication for mild to moderately severe cases, in the short-run, and in the long-run, CBT has been shown to maintain an individual's gains and therefore, reduce the risk of relapse or recurrence. While the research is inconclusive regarding the combined effects of medication and CBT, over and above either form of treatment, it is not uncommon for treatment to include both components. However, you and your therapist can discuss the merits of using a combined approach to your problems.