| Don't do anything right away you don't have | | | | usually involve taking an anti-depressant. |
| to. You don't need the added pressure stress | | | | There are many different types of |
| and it's hard to assess the situation and | | | | anti-depressants available, and you and your |
| respond appropriately if you're overwhelmed | | | | doctor should work together to find the right |
| by anxious thoughts and feelings. Identify | | | | variety for your situation. |
| the "trigger." What just happened that made | | | | |
| you feel this way? Ask yourself whether the | | | | The Double Whammy - Medication and Therapy to |
| person involved in the upsetting incident | | | | Treat Anxiety and Depression |
| reminds you of anyone from childhood. Work | | | | |
| out what the person with whom you are having | | | | Along with medication, sometimes therapy is |
| difficulty in the present would have to do in | | | | recommended. This is especially true about |
| order for you not to feel anxious. Make your | | | | certain forms of anxiety. Healing anxiety and |
| needs clear to this person. Take a walk in a | | | | depression with therapy will work for most |
| natural setting and note as many new sights, | | | | people, but as with medications, it will take |
| sounds and scents as you can. We can't always | | | | time and some effort on the patient's part to |
| control our moods, but we can learn to | | | | make the most of the therapy sessions. |
| identify and avoid many of the situations | | | | Working with your doctor to find the right |
| that trigger anxious feelings. By making sure | | | | combination for your situation can take some |
| the people around you know exactly what you | | | | time. |
| need from them, you can begin to heal your | | | | |
| anxiety and depression and that is a powerful | | | | Finding the right medication that will |
| defense against further anxiety. | | | | accomplish the most for you can be a |
| | | | situation involving trial and error. If the |
| Attacking Anxiety and Depression | | | | side effects of one medication make it |
| | | | unbearable, talk to your doctor and try |
| Healing anxiety and depression with | | | | another. There are plenty of options out |
| medications has become a much better option | | | | there, and all of them have slightly |
| within the last ten years. Medications have | | | | different benefits and side effects. |
| become much better at solving the specific | | | | |
| problems that may be causing the anxiety and | | | | Healing anxiety and depression can take a |
| depression. It is thought that one main cause | | | | while, but it is possible. Finding the right |
| of depression or some forms of anxiety occur | | | | way to combat both anxiety and depression can |
| due to chemical imbalances within your body | | | | take a while, but with your doctor's help, |
| and brain. | | | | you can find a solution to your problems and |
| | | | hopefully eventually rid yourself of the |
| This chemical, serotonin, is naturally | | | | worst symptoms of anxiety and depression. It |
| occurring within your brain, but | | | | may be a slow process or it may be quicker |
| occasionally, it is not produced in | | | | for some; the key is to not give up on your |
| sufficient quantities. This can lead to | | | | treatment options and consult with your |
| depression and some forms of anxiety. Healing | | | | doctor for the best remedy for your |
| anxiety and depression in this case will | | | | situation. |