There are several ways to treat anxiety. If no physical symptoms are found, the patient may be treated by psychiatrist only. The treatment basically includes medications along with psychotherapy, relaxation techniques and/or cognitive behavioral therapies.
Psychotherapy is not favored unless charaterological problems exist also. When the anxiety is severe the psychotherapy is given in combination to drug therapy.
Relaxation techniques are very useful techniques in patients with mild or moderate anxiety. The techniques include Jacobson’s progressive relaxation technique, yoga, pranayama, self-hypnosis and meditation.
Medications for general anxiety disorder are benzodiazepines and for panic disorder anti-depressants are advised.
Here are some simple ways to prevent or limit anxiety:
- Reduce intake of caffeine or caffeine containing substances.
- Exercise daily.
- Eat a healthy diet.