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Cassidae

2y ago

Getting Over Anxiety Without Medication: Is It Possible?

Is it possible to get over anxiety without medication? I've been doing therapy for almost two years but my anxiety has taking control of my life for about 5 years now and I can't even travel to other cities. ilI see the tole it's taking on my family and friends and I hate it. I just wish there was a way I could get over it because I can't take medication.

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SheGathersRain

2y ago

Everyone is different of course, but I’m able to manage some of my anxiety without meds. I’ve learned some breathing exercises that help. Some more good grounding techniques I use are picking a color then listing everything I can think of that’s the color, or the “5, 4, 3, 2, 1” exercise (name 5 things you see, 4 things you feel, 3 things you hear, 2 things you smell, 1 thing you taste). I try to distract myself sometimes too. Not sure if any of that is helpful in your case. I feel like my anxiety doesn’t really go away, but I can do things to make it a bit better. It’s been a learning process for sure. I wish you the best moving forward 🙂

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