Medical Advice

Though there are ways to adjust your lifestyle that will help to relieve your anxiety, there are also medical ways to treat your anxiety or help you cope with it. Seeking a doctor is important if you believe you suffer with anxiety. When you go to a doctor concerning your anxious thoughts, they will often start with an evaluation. A medical article states, “If no other medical culprit can be found and the symptoms seem out of proportion to any situation you are facing, you may be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder” (How). Meaning once they are sure that this feeling you are having is not inflicted by other medications, low blood sugar, heart problems or any other issues you will then be looked at for an anxiety disorder and then deciding which type. If you are anxious about even seeing a doctor then before your visit, I would recommend writing down everything you want to say. Your triggers, how you feel, when this happens, etc. The doctor is there to help and will not judge you. Anxiety is a common disorder so do not feel like you are the only one. The way you feel is important for a doctor to know so that they can find the best way to treat your anxiety.
They may recommend you to start taking a medication. Medication commonly used for anxiety includes antidepressants like Neurontin, Celexa, Prozac, Zoloft and more. These are examples of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors. The medicine prescribed to you will depend on your symptoms, how severe and which type of anxiety you have. Doctors usually prescribe medications because they effect the chemicals in your brain. The downfall with medications that help treat anxiety is that they are highly addictive, making it difficult to prescribe. Usually it is prescribed on a short term or as needed basis.
If you or your doctor is uncomfortable with prescribing you with medication, another suggestion is seeking a mental health professional. A therapist or counselor is another form of treatment that works very well. An article about anxiety states, “Counseling can help you learn new ways of thinking, practice positive behaviors, and take active steps to move beyond your symptoms” (Anxiety). Many people, including me, find it very relieving to talk to someone and let your feelings out. Though it can be weird to talk to a stranger about your life at first, in the long run it is a great resource to learn more about yourself. They will give you advice and after learning so much about you they will just be like a friend to you. They are also professionals who know how to help you move forward from any obstacle that comes your way. Personally, therapy is a better option for me because I have anxiety about taking medication. It has taught me to be more comfortable in my own skin and learn more about myself and disorder. Finding what works best for you whether it is a certain medication, therapy, or even both will help you move forward from your anxiety!
WebMD. (2018). Understanding Generalized Anxiety Disorder — Treatment. [online] Available at: https://www.webmd.com/anxiety-panic/guide/understanding-anxiety-treatment#1 [Accessed 28 Nov. 2018].

Maketheconnection.net. (2018). Anxiety Disorder | Symptoms & Treatment | Military Veterans | Make the Connection. [online] Available at: https://maketheconnection.net/conditions/anxiety-disorder?utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_content=Medicine|4567656202|c&utm_term=%2Bmedication%20%2Bfor%20%2Banxiety|medical%20advice%20on%20anxiety&utm_campaign=Search-Anxiety-BMM|133167245 [Accessed 28 Nov. 2018].