Posted by JAMMER on May 31, 2001, at 18:07:42
In reply to Pills the only way?, posted by lrc on May 26, 2001, at 8:25:13
> I was having a problem with anxiety attacks and was put on Paxil. I'm now weaning off of them (what a process) but was wondering if drugs are the only way out of having anxiety. I was having a lot of stress and now that worry stress is gone but I'm still an up tight person. I'm a little worried althought not scared to death about getting off of Paxil and the attacks coming back. I would like to start working through this process to learn how to deal with the stresses of everyday life before I am completely off. Any good reading material or anything else that would help is greatly appreciated. I have been on Paxil for a year.
lrc,
I utilized Effexor for over a year for depression and anxiety, worked well for both, but had side effects I wont go into here. Paxil actually increased my anxiety. But No, drugs are not the only answer...I was introduced to yoga a few months back and have been at it since then, almost every day. It has done wonders to relieve anxiety in me. The calming effect on the mind is terrific, and helps the body as well. On working days I tend to go home at lunch time, do my yoga, then have a snack, and return to work feeling great. I highly suggest it.
Meditation works well also, if doing nothing more than sitting still in a quiet area, concentrating on breathing, to reduce the amount of random thoughts that arise. The ultimate goal for me is to spread out the time between thoughts...for a calming meditation session. THere are other forms...
As for reading on meditation, and to relieve anxiety, check out Thich Nhat Hanh's writings...
-James
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