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Ask HN: How to cope with social anxiety and panic disorders, without drugs?
- Edmond 14y agoSpeak to a psycho-therapist, they can recommend behavioral modification strategies... however if you speak to such a professional and they determine that drugs are best for your situation, you really should follow their advise. We take meds for headaches and all types of other ailments, there should be no stigma in taking meds for mental problems when you need them.. hope this helps.
- kristianp 14y agoI believe that the current best practice is that the combination of cognitive behavioural therapy and drugs together is better than either alone. Good luck.
- init0 14y agoI was on cipralex!
- cpt1138 14y agoMaybe strenuous exercise and eating right. It's done a lot for my anxiety. YMMV.
- farseer 14y agoStrenuous exercise or other activity that keeps your mind busy throughout the day. A hectic work routine helps.
- factorialboy 14y agoMeditation. Google "Jon Kabat Zinn", "Ajahn Brahm" or "Eckhart Tolle". PS: Meditation has nothing to do with Hinduism, Buddhism or any other religion. ;-)
- init0 14y ago:D Nice!