Problem: Article: If you have tried therapy and self-care techniques and continue to have anxiety symptoms, you may wish to be prescribed an anti-anxiety medication to help regulate your symptoms. Talk to your doctor or psychiatrist (a doctor who specializes in mental health conditions) about anti-anxiety medications. If you are struggling with severe symptoms that are preventing you from making changes you have discussed in therapy, it may be time to consider a medication. A counselor or psychologist is not able to prescribe medication. If you are currently seeing a counselor, however, you could consult with them about taking a medication Benzodiazepines help address the short-term symptoms of anxiety, and are commonly prescribed for generalized anxiety disorder as well as panic attacks. These drugs are often prescribed on their own, but are sometimes prescribed in conjunction with antidepressants. Benzodiazepines will provide relief of anxiety symptoms for a fixed amount of time, depending on the dosage and type of medication. The effects of the drug will eventually wear off. The most common side effects of this type of medication include nausea, blurred vision, headaches, confusion, fatigue, and nightmares. Benzodiazepines can be habit-forming. You may build up a tolerance to a benzodiazepine if you are taking it over a long period of time, and you may feel like you require a higher dosage to reap get the same effect from the medication. Doctors will usually prescribe this type of medication for a short period of time to avoid dependence issues. Or, your prescription may be only to use "as-needed," such as when a panic attack hits or when you're unable to sleep due to your anxiety. Antidepressants are usually a long-term anxiety treatment option. Antidepressants often need to build up in your system, so it can take a while before you begin to see improvement. It sometimes takes some trial and error in order to find the right antidepressant that works for you -- different people respond differently to them. Most commonly, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), are used to treat anxiety. Selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SSNRIs) can also be prescribed. Tricyclic antidepressants are also sometimes prescribed to treat anxiety. The most common side effects of antidepressant medication include nausea, weight gain, diarrhea, sleepiness, and sexual problems. Talk to your doctor right away if you experience new symptoms as the result of taking a medication. Some side effects are more common than others, and some can indicate a serious problem that requires medical attention. Side effects vary by medication, so it is important to read the information that is provided with your medication, and ask your doctor beforehand about what you can expect. Serious side effects requiring medical attention can include suicidal ideation, worsening anxiety, difficulty with thinking or remembering, or other unusual physical symptoms.
Summary: Look into anti-anxiety medication. Talk to your doctor about benzodiazepines. Ask your doctor about antidepressants. Be aware of unusual side effects.

Problem: Article: Place one of the graham cracker halves on a plate with a paper towel on it. Set the other graham cracker half aside. The paper towel will prevent the cracker from getting soggy. If you can't find any graham crackers, you can use another similar honey-cinnamon flavored cracker instead. If you are using one of those large chocolate bars that have brick-like lines, use those lines as a guide. The chocolate should be a little smaller than the graham cracker. Stand it up on the flat side, so that it doesn't roll off when you move the plate. Do not place the other graham cracker half on top just yet; you will do that at the end. Put the plate with the s'more on it into the microwave, and heat it on high for 15 seconds. The chocolate will start to melt and become soft, and the marshmallow will puff up. If the marshmallow puffs up too much, heat the s'more at 5-second intervals. Let the marshmallow deflate before heating it again. Press down on the s'more to seal it. Be careful not to press so hard that the graham cracker breaks. S'mores are tasty while they are still hot, but they won't be much fun to eat if you burn your tongue on them!
Summary: Break a graham cracker in half. Break off a piece of chocolate, and place it on top of the graham cracker. Place a marshmallow on top of the graham cracker. Microwave the s'more on high for 15 seconds. Take the plate out of the microwave, and place the other graham cracker half on top of the marshmallow. Let the s'more cool for a few minutes before eating it.

Problem: Article: Kechari Mudra is an advanced yoga practice in which the practitioner uses their tongue to strengthen their body and raise their level of consciousness. The idea with Kechari Mudra Yoga is to slowly increase the length of the tongue until it's eventually long enough to enter and stimulate certain areas in the nasal cavity. With continued practice, Kechari Mudra may also help the practitioner fight diseases and lower their breathing rate. While sitting in a comfortable position, roll your tongue up to touch your upper palate. See how far back your tongue is able to go. You may only be able to touch your hard palate when first starting out. Hold your tongue back until you start to feel pain, then rest your tongue in its normal position. As you continue practicing Kechari Mudra Yoga, your tongue should stretch and reach further back towards your uvula. After you gain some confidence, you can practice Kechari Mudra while engaging in light activities. In the final stages of Kechari Mudra, your tongue should be long enough to go behind your uvula and up into your nasal cavity. You'll reach this stage more safely and successfully with the help of an expert yogi to assist you in your practice. Your guide may recommend the application of butter or ghee to draw out and lengthen your tongue. At this point, your tongue should be long enough to reach the center of your eyebrows. Even with a guide, Kechari Mudra may take months or years to master.
Summary:
Understand the basics of Kechari Mudra yoga. Begin practicing Kechari Mudra. Seek the guidance of an advanced yogi.