[Angel_of_the_Past]

Anxiety is like this monster that takes over your mind and body. It's horrible, I hate it, it makes me feel so bad. I hate myself when it hits. Everyone angers me and upsets me. It's as bad as depression but in a different way.

I need ideas on what to do to get rid of it when it hits (without drugs). My MD gave me Klonopin but that's addictive and I can't pop a pill every time it hits.

Lucky me, I didn't get just one mental health problem but three.

[jrae]

well there are lots of things you can try, that don't have to do with drugs, so i've been told. there's therapy, cbt, daily techniques, and more. talk with a therapist or doctor for more options...

[StarPonysMama]

I use physical excercise to level it out..

Used to go to a gym but now I just have an elliptical machine at home. 30 minutes a day. Doesn't have to be super rigorous

[Sannah]

Hi again Angel, I figured out what all the components were that were causing my anxiety and then I fixed them. I still look back in wonder that it could be done (fixed). Do you know why everyone is angering and upsetting you?

[Jaeger]

What I do, and sometimes it DOES help
simply zone out, or excuse yourself for a moment; then focus on counting doubles.
out loud or in your head
for example
1
2
4
8
16
32
64
go as high as you can untill you cant do the math.
Dont always start with the same number or it'll just become a memory game.
Try starting with 1, 3, 4, whatever

Repeat if you have to.

It'll give you something to do while all the bullspit going on around you plays out.