Your doctor may give you medicine to help reduce anxiety while you learn new ways to respond to the things that cause your anxiety. Talk about your anxiety with your doctor. This is important so your doctor can make sure your plan is working. You may also need counseling with your doctor or with a counselor. Counseling can help you learn to express your needs and cope with your feelings.
Support groups can also be helpful.
The most important thing is to take action. Any action you take will be helpful because it will give you a sense of control over your anxiety. This handout provides a general overview on this topic and may not apply to everyone. To find out if this handout applies to you and to get more information on this subject, talk to your family doctor. Visit familydoctor.org for information on this and many other health-related topics.