Releiving stress what works? - Anxiety Message Board

david23m · 05-27-2004, 11:47 PM

I have tried almost everything and nothing seems to be working that good. Im trying everything in my power to avoid taking medication. Can someone recommend something that has worked for them.

bingling · 05-28-2004, 10:21 AM

Hi there

The only suggestion I have is exercise...It releases endophins which make us happy.Why are you so afraid of the meds?..I was totaly reluctant to take them at first.I'm so glad I did now...would it be all that bad..to feel normal again?..Sometimes we just have to.Don't be so afraid..they really arn't that bad

david23m · 05-28-2004, 12:35 PM

The side effects. Usually the side effects are worse the the anxiety and stress. Can you recommend a medication that is working for you.

Polaris · 05-28-2004, 12:49 PM

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is what has helped me the most. Although, I don't believe I would have been able to do the therapy, unless I was medicated.

Do a google search for CBT or cognitive behavioral therapy and you will find some very good sites.

Good luck!
P

bingling · 05-28-2004, 01:01 PM

yes CBT would help you alot...I plan on going to that as recomened by my therapist.As for the meds..Like I said I was totally afraid to take them before.
I heard about lots of people having little side effect from Celexa(Citalopram).
So I tried it...It worked great for me..The worst side effect was a little bit of queeziness after I took the pill..and going to the bathroom alot.But I had those with the anxiety alone too.They all subsided..and soon I felt like me again.I also had no sexual side effects from it.I took Paxil once but hated it...maybe give Celexa a try...the worst I heard about it was it just didn't work at all for some people.Did wonders for me...maybe give it a try.
Also B vitamins and Magnesium help alot.Our bodies use up extra b vitamins when we are stressed..and magnesium is needed for healthy nerves muscles and heart.Magnesium also helps get rid of the shaking/Jitters.
Hope that helps...let us know what you decide to do.
We all understand how horrible it is to feel this way.
Hang in there