basko’s Profile

Close Anxiety

Treatments

Breathwork Somewhat Helpful

Learned to calm myself this way.

Lexapro Working / Worked

Worked but not as good as Celexa.

Paxil Not Working

Too many side effects

Chamomile Somewhat Helpful

Just for the nights I can not sleep.

Family Therapy Considering

Have done this with spouse and it worked well.

Red Wine Working / Worked

I like to have a glass after a stressful day it take the edge off.

DailyStrength Somewhat Helpful

I think anytime you need to vent and get opinions it is great.

Holistic Health Working / Worked

I take Yoga 2 to 3x per week and it makes me sweat and clears my mind. Other holistic things interest me as well.

Pilates Working / Worked

Love it, stretches you in your core where alot of stress sits.

Aromatherapy Somewhat Helpful

Very sensitive to smell but I like lavender, mint, and citris.

Music Therapy Working / Worked

I like to play music when needing a mood boost but not when anxiety is high. Other than spa like music.

Magnesium Considering

May try this one.

Benadryl Somewhat Helpful

it helps with SSRI w/drawals.

Lunesta Working / Worked

Helps me to sleep so I can let everything rest including the anxiety.

Running Working / Worked

working out period helps but running is good because it satisfies your fight or flight response.

Pets Working / Worked

Big for me, I love my animals. Petting them instantly calms me.

Valerian Considering

I want to try and see if it works.

Fish Oil Considering

Going to purchase and start taking for alot of reasons.

Faith Working / Worked

I believe in Jesus and know when I go through something like this I am only getting stronger.

Massage Working / Worked

THis is my favorite. Anyone anytime love getting rubbed on.

Love Working / Worked

Love rules.

Talking Working / Worked

THis works great but you have to find someone willing to listen.

Positive Thinking Working / Worked

Power of the mind, remember to try to see the good in all tests.

Relaxation Working / Worked

Love just to take a bath or watch a movie. Also deep breathing for the anxiety side.

Meditation Somewhat Helpful

Sometimes it is hard to get there because of all the mind noise but if you can block it, it helps.

Support from Friends & Family Somewhat Helpful

Alot of family/friends just don't quite understand if they have not experienced anxiety.

Crying Somewhat Helpful

Does give you a moment of stress relief, but does not last long.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Considering

I really want to try.

Physical Exercise Working / Worked

THis is my main drug and staple.

Prayer Working / Worked

I find this works really well for me because of my faith. If a really bad attack happens sometime it is hard to concentrate.

Breathing Exercises Somewhat Helpful

Helps for me to slow down breathing and or make sure I am breathing.

Psychotherapy Considering

Acupuncture Considering

Xanax Working / Worked

Takes edge off.

Lexapro Working / Worked

Weening off right now but worked for me most of the time.