Anxiety Forum

Anxious Frank · apprentice poster Joined: 30 Jun 2008 Posts: 45

OK team, I searched for it and couldn't find one, so it's time for a list of anxiety treatments.

I'll get us started, but please send in what you've tried and tell us if it's helped or not.

CBT
Drugs
Relaxation

As we post in this topic I'll update the list as we go along. Feel free to leave opinions on the different treatment methods too!
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squirt · master poster Joined: 11 Oct 2006 Posts: 95

I would say all three have their place in treating anxiety disorders. CBT was what worked for me, but all the relaxation and breathing exercises were helpful too. Drugs are also helpful for many people, but far too often imo people want to solely rely on them and I think that is a bad decision. I think you need to learn coping skills to gain some control over your anxieties and that's why CBT and relaxation help more imo.

trackstar · apprentice poster Joined: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 38

I was in a cbt group and it has been working wonders for me. I still am doing the TEA form exercise and feel like I am still making more progress.

helpmarcproject · Joined: 03 Nov 2008 Posts: 14 Location: Washington

I can tell you that I have spent hundreds on the Lucinda Bassett program offered through the MidWest Center and want you to know that there is far greater resources for cheap or free. They all mention the same things in general, the bottom line is you must feel comfortable with your treatment plan. Might I suggest a cheap article, "5 Steps Lucinda Won't Tell You" offered through a website called Going Bananas: Don't Slip on the Anxiety. A google search should lead you to the article. Good luck.
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trackstar · apprentice poster Joined: 02 Jun 2008 Posts: 38

I hate all the commercialized versions of CBT that over charge you and complicate the treatment process. I was in a CBT group and we used the book by Sam Obitz which is focussed on a few necessary CBT exercises and it is changing my life. After the group was over my counselor said that if people do not need the hand holding and prodding provided in groups they could simply buy the book we used or any good CBT book and find major relief in a matter of four to six months. Thx for the article I'm gonna check it out because several people in my group were previously fooled by the marketing glitz and promises from Lucinda Bassett's program as well as the Linden method. Don't waste your money people!!!