Does anyone get cured from Anxiety?
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If proper treatment is received, then\nMost people are either cured, or learn to be able to manage their anxiety to enable them to live a normal life.
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A direct result from anxiety disorder isn't usually death, but it can certainly feel like you could die at times. If left untreated it could snowball into other problems, I suppose. For instance, if your anxiety is preventing you from leaving the house, you could be missing out on excersize. Just a small example.\n\nThe best thing to do is seek therapy and find out what it is that is the trigger for you. It can be crippling, and nobody should have to live like that. \n\nFor a quick fix, Xanax or a Benzo drug is effective, but not good for long term use. Zoloft is excellent, and non-addictive. The drugs are pointless without counseling though as you need to address the cause so it doesn't return after you stop your medication. It will help you to talk to someone. \nIf you don't wish to use medication, this is an excellent book that can help you better understand what you are going through. http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1572244135/qid=1135212967/sr=2-1/ref=pd_bbs_b_2_1/104-5484893-1187962?s=books&v=glance&n=283155\nAnother helpful link: http://www.npadnews.com/faqs.asp#4\n\nGood luck!
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It depends how much drugs you used and what kind of drug but if it doesnt completely get rid of the anxiety It would help.
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Hey,\nI suffer from generalised anxiety disorder as well. I am not an overachiever though, but I might have some tips for you anyway. First of all, if you're not allready in therapy, try it! It can help a lot by giving you usefull tips on how to control your anxiety.Since you are allready on medication, I won't give any advice to that. What might help, is making schedules. For example, weekly schedules of all the work you have to do that week, then divide it into days, then into hours. Also schedule in some time to relax. This is very important, since it is hard to relax when you have anxiety disorder and a heavy courseload. What works wonders for me is to go jogging every other day. Not only does it clear my head, it also seems to prevent some of the panic attacks from happening. Also, when you make those schedules, make sure you set goals that are achievable, maybe even below what you could do. That way, you reach your goals easier, making you feel better about yourself. Device a little 'rewardsystem', for example, if I work through 7 pages every hour, I can go shopping for an hour after 4 hours of work. It sounds over-simple and a bit silly, but I assure you it works! It also makes the amount of work you have to do a little more manageable; it doesn't seem like one giant heap anymore, but like small, bite-sized chunks you can handle. This really takes the pressure of and thereby helps you to relax more and get the better of your anxiety.\nGood luck, I really hope this helps (if only a little), because I know how horrible such a disorder is.\nlove
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No, but it can be treated with therapy, meds or both... but you never rid it completly.
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See a counsellor who knows how to help you become desensitized to your fear of flying.   A good counsellor will know how to work with you.   Phobias are really quite common and can be cured without medication or booze.  When you are looking for a counselor, ask what is their experience with helping people get rid of phobias.  It will probably take about three sessions.  Then go and enjoy your trip.
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I quit after 33 yrs. IT CAN BE DONE..  Talk to your doctor about helping you.  I took something for anti-anxiety.  It really helped me.  I just took it about 4 months, but it worth it.  I have been quit for 15 months.
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The key to getting rid of this anxiety is doing something you love to do and that easily passes time. An example of something you might do to relieve your stress is exercise (lift weights, run, etc.).\n\nGood Luck!
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It is so great of you to be looking out for him. It sounds like medically diagnosable anxiety. There are many medications that may help him with this problem. A doctor can diagnose and prescribe medications for him. I know many people with this condition, and it can take some adjusting with the medication to get just the right fit, but in all cases, the medication made a huge difference in their life. Best wishes.
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I believe that to treat/ get over panic attacks, a holistic approach is best (Looking at the whole system rather than just concentrating on individual components).\n\nSome of the various approaches to helping sufferers of panic attacks include (but are not limited to):\n-counselling\n-support groups\n-stress management courses\n-medication (acute- valium, or chronic- antianxiety meds)\n-relaxation techniques courses\n-non-aerobic 'centering' exercise (yoga, stretching, pilates, tai chi)\n-massage\n-dietary counselling\n\nThe counselling is one of the most important ways to help panic attack sufferers. It can be very helpful in identifying the root cause of the attacks, in learning about relaxation/stress management techniques, in learning about the various pharmacological treatments available, and helping arrange the best treatment for YOU.\n\nI haven't really addressed specific ways to help yourself while you are IN a panic attack. However, I believe that what I have answered here is very helpful in reducing or eliminating your panic attacks.\n\nI hope that I have been helpful!\n:)
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I have a dear friend who did and she is fully recovered now. God be with you. I am sure you will be fine. Trust your doctors and the Lord.
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I've had GAD for probably my whole life, but had it clinically diagnosed about two years ago.  It's really tough.  I get anxious about things "normal" people wouldn't, and vice versa - for instance, I can speak in front of hundreds with no problem, but am sometimes scared to death to go out to dinner because I'm afraid I'll get sick while I'm there.  Crazy, isn't it?  But that's GAD - and it's different for everyone.  \n\nI was first put on Lexapro to help with the GAD, and it was wonderful for over a year.  My doctor saw the improvement, and we decided to take me off any drugs for a while.  I was okay for several months, but the anxiety came creeping back until it had returned in full force.  I am now on Paxil daily and Xanax for situational anxiety (such as days I have to travel, etc.)  I am feeling so much better - these meds help me a lot and so does keeping a positive attitude!\n\nBest of luck to you - fight those monsters!
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Yup. Bad anxiety can give you lot of similar symptoms. \n\nThe best thing is to be active physically. Walking, jogging, working out and eating a healthy diet and of course making sure you have yearly physicals that include EKG and cardiac stree test.\n\nThat will ease your mind about your heart AND it wil help relieve anxiety and stress.
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Life is full of these cruel ironies.  Like the one maybe implied by your question--the more you want to get rid of panic attacks the more you will get them.  If you are relatively unconcerned about them then they will probably pass quickly.  \n\nI went through a period of panic attacks.  I thought that I was going crazy and wanted to go back in time to when I wasn't.  It took some time (I hate to admit years) but I got through the other side a stronger and better person.\n\nPanic is basically a strong fear response.  Used to be good when we lived in fear of bears and other such stuff.  You need someone who can help you with the attacks and your fears.  Hopefully a specialist if you can afford one.  If not there are tons of good books you could find at the library or Amazon.com.  Hope that helps.
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i don't think you will ever 'get over' the disorder.  the meds will help mask or suppress the symptoms like cough syrup does but there is no cure.  i have bipolar and have wondered the same thing before.  once the meds are started it might take 2-3 wks to see results and get back to a normal balance or mood.  don't get too down.  millions are affected my mental illness.  we're a special group of people with talent and dreams like the rest of the 'normal' population.
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You have a fairly common anxiety disorder that is beginning to generalize to other aspects of your life. The optimal treatment for panic disorder and specific phobias is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). You need to find a psychologist who specializes in CBT. The outcome of this therapy has been demonstrated to be superior to all other treatments, including medication. NIMH even list CBT as the primary treatment option for your problems over medication. When you look for a psychologist you want to find one who graduated from an APA accredited program. If you can see one with a Ph.D. or Psy.D. even better. You should expect therapy will last 5 to 20 sessions depending on the severity of your problems. I've treated this problem many times with patients and they typically find complete remission of their symptoms by session 10 and then I help them learn relaxation exercises for 2 to 3 sessions. You'll learn that anxiety typically is an adaptive emotion that helps people respond appropriately to stressors; however, in the case of panic and phobias, something has gone wrong and you have to re-learn how to react to anxiety symptoms in an adaptive, non-distressing manner. After therapy 80 to 90% of people's anxiety problems don't return--ever!! Or if they do they have the skills to easily control them. CBT is a highly effect therapy.
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Anxiety can be cured with cognitive therapy for sure.  Anxiety and depression are often found together.  If they are coupled, anxiety is often the primary disorder with depression being a result of it.  Clinical depression can be cured with cognitive therapy as well; the reason drugs are used more is because cognitive therapy is sometimes grueling hard work that some doctors and patients don't want to deal with.  Be very critical of anti-depressants because they can cause suicidal thoughts.