Gulas - i do not take meds for my anxiety / depression / PTSD. i do have a generic Xanax prescription in case of an emergency. frankly, i do not like to take it because i feel slightly stoned afterward and i do not enjoy being stoned.

my self treatment includes exercise and healthy eating. my depression is lessened when i eat protein. so, i try to have it at every meal. also, high fat foods help me too, especially tuna and avocados. after these foods, my moods will be stable.

exercise also helps me feel better. lately, it's bicycle riding. the eliptical machine at the gym also helps in bad weather. i also feel better after taking long walks. though, often, my thoughts during the walks can be problematic.

for my entire life, my muse has been music. nothing calms me more than music. i have a selection of new age music and lately have been using baroque and early music to keep calm. some modern music that keeps me calm is world music, which i find to be happy in nature. i especially like bebel gilberto and bob marley.