If you have anxiety and your thinking of taking medication as the first step you should consider a few natural alternatives first. Medication deals with the neurotransmitters in your brain. It is very difficult to determine what amount of the neurotransmitter is being increased. This kind of treatment assumes that you have an imbalance in that area of the brain when in reality you can have low serotonin for other reasons.
Here are a few natural alternatives to medication for anxiety:
1. Visualization
By visualizing a very calm place you can escape from your anxiety for a short time. This will allow you to gather your thoughts and figure things out. Chances are you will be so excited from your panic attack that you won't be able to relax so try to use the paper bag method and stop the overactive breathing so you can relax.
2. Concentration Activity
If you work on a hobby like doing a puzzle or building a model air plane you will gain focus, motivation, and drive to do that task. This is a key component to overcoming anxiety. Most people with anxiety are unmotivated passive people. You need to find something you love to do and do it as often as you can. Try to offer help at a local soup kitchen or something of that nature.
These 2 strategies will help you get started on your way to complete anxiety relief. If you are still interested in medication you could take it but remember that medication is never a complete solution, you need these other components for successful treatment.
