| Because a lot of people today do not like taking | | | | supplements along with prescription remedies and if |
| medications for their disorders, they often opt for | | | | you find that they are not helping you, you should |
| alternate medication for their anxiety. This includes | | | | talk to your doctor about another option. These |
| aromatherapy, acupuncture, herbal supplements and | | | | herbal supplements are made for those with mild to |
| meditation. These will work well if the anxiety is not | | | | moderate anxiety and depression and not for those |
| severe and there is no severe underlying depression | | | | with severe disorders. |
| that is causing the anxiety or panic disorder. | | | | Aromatherapy |
| We all get anxious once in a while - we | | | | Aromatherapy is the anxiety healing art of inhaling |
| wouldn’t be human if we did not have some | | | | infused oils that will get into your bloodstream and |
| anxiety in our lives. But some people have extreme | | | | cure whatever ails you. Aromatherapy can also be |
| anxiety while others have mild anxiety. The | | | | used when mixed with other oils as a massage oil. |
| difference would be someone who suffered frequent | | | | Many people swear by this type of treatment in that |
| anxiety attacks caused by an underlying condition | | | | it does them wonders. Again, this type of alternative |
| such as obsessive compulsive disorder or panic | | | | therapy is made for those who have mild to |
| disorder. These conditions cannot be mixed with | | | | moderate forms of anxiety or depression. |
| those who suffer from anxiety over taking a math | | | | Acupuncture |
| test. | | | | Acupuncture is a way that some people use to rid |
| In cases where the anxiety is not as severe to the | | | | themselves of all sorts of problems, including anxiety |
| point where it is stopping someone from doing their | | | | and depression. Acupuncture has been around for |
| every day business, they may try alternate means | | | | thousands of years and can help heal aches, pains |
| of treatment before they resort to medications. | | | | and even headaches. Some people who suffer from |
| Some of the alternate means of treatment include: | | | | depression or anxiety swear by this healing method |
| Herbal supplements | | | | which has its roots in ancient China. |
| Kava , St. John’s Wort, Valerian and Sam-e | | | | Meditation |
| are all herbal remedies that have been known to quell | | | | Meditation is yet another way that you can help |
| minor anxiety and depression. Kava has a very | | | | yourself overcome your anxiety attacks. Meditation is |
| calming effect and can be taken a few days a week | | | | something that has been around for thousands of |
| to help with minor anxiety. St. John’s Wort is | | | | years and is often associated with Hinduism or |
| better in treating depression, that often accompanies | | | | Buddhism. But it is also very good for finding peace |
| anxiety. Valerian and Sam-e of the newest herbal | | | | of mind when you are trying to relax. You can take a |
| supplements that have shown promise in helping with | | | | class in meditation or you can watch a DVD to learn |
| anxiety attacks. However, you should not take these | | | | how to master this ancient eastern practice. |