Where To Get Help For Anxiety

If you, or someone you know, has symptoms of anxiety, a visit to the family physician is usually the best place to start. A physician can help determine whether the symptoms are due to an anxiety disorder, some other medical condition, or both. Frequently, the next step in getting treatment for an anxiety disorder is a referral to a mental health professional.

Among the professionals who can help are psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and counselors. However, it's best to look for a professional who has specialized training in cognitive-behavioral therapy and/or behavioral therapy, as appropriate, and who is open to the use of medications, should they be needed.

There are many places and resources now available for people who suffer from anxiety disorder to get help.

Depending on how severe your symptoms are, your doctor may put you on some type of medication. Make it your goal to get off the medication, if prescribed, as soon as possible! The medication is to lessen the severity of your symptoms while you learn about anxiety and find the resources, and treatment, to get better. There are several different treatment options used in treating anxiety disorder.

Where and how to get help after diagnosis:

Psychologist: Consult a good psychologist. Ask your doctor to provide you with one or find one on your own. A good psychologist will be against the medication and will want you to get off of it as soon as possible. However, if you've been taking medication, it's important not to discontinue it abruptly. Certain drugs have to be tapered off under the supervision of your physician. Although, in some cases, medication may be the only solution for some sufferers.
Treatment Options: Learn of several different treatment options available to you.
Resources: Many people with anxiety disorders benefit from joining a self-help group and sharing their problems and achievements with others. Talking with trusted friends or a trusted member of the clergy can also be very helpful, although not a substitute for mental health care. I recommend the resources on my site. Learn more about the resources on livingwithanxiety.com
Information: Books, Workbooks, Audio Books, Self-help materials, You want to find as much information as you can about the type of anxiety disorder you may suffer from. Search, search, search, read, read, read.
Support: Find as much support from your family and friends as you can, and let them know you have been diagnosed with a anxiety disorder. It is a very important part of your healing process. The family is of great importance in the recovery of a person with an anxiety disorder. Ideally, the family should be supportive without helping to perpetuate the person's symptoms. If the family tends to trivialize the disorder or demand improvement without treatment, the affected person will suffer even more.

You may wish to tell your family about livingwithanxiety.com and enlist their help as educated allies in your journey to eliminate your anxiety disorder.
Learn how to relax: Even though it's hard to do right now, learning some techniques to use will be very soothing on the mind and body. It will also help with your symptoms. Click here to learn more about relaxation.

I'm still learning today and there is always more for me to learn about. You can never get enough information. Eventually you will find what works to bring you to your comfort level.

Lastly, do not give up! It seems now that it is impossible for you to become your old self again, but with a little time, knowledge and support, you can. Good Luck!

Of course, any advice you receive here or otherwise, should not be taken in place of a professional opinion.

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