No one needs to suffer from anxiety. There is help but sometimes it takes time to figure out just what to do.
Traditional anxiety treatment often consists of your doctor prescribing an anti-depressant. This will help to relieve the symptoms of anxiety but in the long-term, what does it solve?
Anxiety can happen because of life stressors and often there are "reasons" why you have become anxious. If you just take a pill daily you are ignoring the reason for the anxiety.
Another "cause" of anxiety can be a medical condition. Hormonal imbalances can cause anxiety symptoms as well as other medical conditions. Not treating the underlying problem is putting a band-aid on the problem.
Non-traditional treatments like acupuncture and massage can help anxiety symptoms. Chances are good that your doctor is not going to recommend them. Acupuncture can help to balance you out and often allow you to release the emotions that are bottled up.
The first course of seeking treatment should be a blood test to rule out any abnormalities. Someone with a history of thyroid problems might just be in need of a medication adjustment.
From there you can figure out how to best treat your anxiety. If you just get on an anti-depressant you are not really treating your anxiety.
The most effective treatment for anxiety is to personalize it. Your body is not like anyone elses'.
Step 1 is to find out what your body is trying to tell you by getting your blood tested.
Step 2 is to "fix" any deficiencies that your blood work shows.
Step 3 is to discuss with your doctor how to cope with any anxiety symptoms you might be having.
Sometimes medication is helpful short-term to cope with symptoms while you work on getting your body back to optimum health.
Coping methods could be stress-reducing techniques like breathing exercises, meditation, massage and talk therapy.
No one needs to suffer from anxiety. It is a process to "fix" it but it is better than suffering through panic attacks.