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If anxiety still holds you back after trying the recommendations listed above, seek professional help such as a mental health counselor or psychologist.This professional can evaluate you to determine which type of anxiety disorder you are suffering from and suggest treatment options for managing the symptoms. Common treatment options for anxiety are: Psychotherapy. Talk therapy may consist of you sharing the details of your worries with a counselor or psychologist, and coming up with strategies to overcome these worries or stressors. A psychologist may use cognitive-behavioral techniques that focus on challenging your irrational thought patterns and discovering healthier ways of coping with stress. Medications. When anxiety is interfering with your everyday functioning, you may be prescribed pharmacological treatment after seeing a psychiatrist. Medications typically prescribed to treat anxiety include anti-depressants, anti-anxiety meds, and beta blockers. Your doctor will review your unique medical and family history to determine which type of medication is suitable for you. In some situations, an individual will require both psychotherapy and medications to manage anxiety. Regardless, with proper intervention, anxiety is a curable disorder. Have someone to talk to. It doesn't matter how much they understand about your disorder; just having the ability to discuss your worries with a friend or family member can really help. Your mental health provider may suggest that you start journaling or keeping a thought diary in order to target in on some of your common fears and figure out the triggers. Doing so can help you to have more insight into the roots of your anxiety and possibly develop strategies to avoid these triggers. Your journal can be a great place to unload anxious thoughts or worries. However, be careful that you do not use it to ruminate and end up making your anxiety worse. At the beginning or end of each day, simply write an entry that describes your current mood and any details about the day. It's OK to state some concerns that you might have such as an upcoming test or a first date. Use your journal to strategize ways to relieve these stressors as discussed above. After you have conducted a short brainstorming session, close your journal and make an effort to leave those worries on the page. Focus only on being solution-oriented, meaning take action to relieve those stressors but do not ruminate on the specific worries. Alternative treatment approaches like acupuncture have been shown to be effective in managing stress and anxiety. Chinese healers believed that when the body's 'chi' is unbalanced people may suffer from conditions like anxiety or depression. Needles are inserted at key places on the body to relieve any obstructions of the chi and reclaim overall health and wellness. Talk to your mental health provider or primary care physician to see if acupuncture is a viable option for treating your anxiety. Approximately 40 million Americans struggle with anxiety every day. However, only one-third of those get treatment. Take the necessary steps to get outside help if you cannot manage your anxiety alone.
Seek professional help. Talk about it with someone you trust. Journal. Try acupuncture. Know that you're not alone.