Anxiety Treatment
Can this condition be treated? What Anxiety treatment options are available? Learn more below about the current treatments available to patients.
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How to Treat Anxiety
Effective treatment usually involves a combination of interventions, including:
Lifestyle Changes
- Get sufficient rest and sleep.
- If you smoke, quit.
- Reduce or eliminate caffeinated beverages.
- Drink alcohol in moderation.
- Avoid illicit drugs.
- Reduce exposure to stressful environments.
- Exercise regularly.
Relaxation Techniques
- Deep breathing
- Meditation
- Deep muscle relaxation
- Massage
- Engaging in pleasurable activities
- Yoga
Social Support
- Strong support system of family and friends
- Counseling to improve coping skills
- Support groups
Psychotherapy
This therapy addresses thoughts, feelings, and behaviors that play a role in anxiety. It helps you work through traumas and conflicts.
Cognitive-behavioral therapy can help you identify negative thought patterns and behaviors. Over time, you can learn to retrain your thinking. This will help you choose better options in response to stress and anxiety.
Medication
For severe anxiety or anxiety disorder, medicines may include:
- Benzodiazepines
- Buspirone
- Antidepressants (eg, tricyclic antidepressants, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors [SSRIs])
If you are diagnosed with an anxiety disorder, follow your doctor's instructions.
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