Any good natural remedies for severe anxiety?!

Any good natural remedies for severe anxiety?

I am having some very intense anxiety symptoms. I feel kind of numb and having some nausea along with it. Its a scary thing I dont want to have a heart attack or anything. What can I do about this. I am bipolar and was taking Lamictal then was changed to depakote which I do not think is working. I cant take benzodiazipines because I am also an addict so what do I do just give up

Hi! I’m so sorry to hear you’re suffering from anxiety. If you want to try some self-help, the following steps should help eliminate (or significantly reduce) your anxiety:

1.Breathe properly - if you control your breathing, you control panic. As soon as you notice the signs of anxiety, check your breathing: breathe in slowly through your nose pushing your tummy out (to the count of 5 or so). Breathe out slowly and for a bit longer (to the count of 7 or so) through your mouth. Do not breathe rapidly or shallowly (in the chest area). This will soon restore the balance of oxygen and you will feel a lot better.

2. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy! CBT is proven to be the most effective thing for anxiety. It takes a bit of work, but it is super effective. (After 15 years of panic attacks, mine stopped completely). You can take a course for free online at: http://www.livinglifetothefull.com/elear... It has been funded by NHS Scotland and has had great results thus far.

3. Try relaxation exercise tapes (progressive muscular relaxation). They really help if you practise often enough. This site has instructions on how to do it without the tapes (and other useful info): http://www.cci.health.wa.gov.au/resource...

I hope you feel better soon. Best of luck!