Do I need medication for anxiety?

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I have a high stress job, but have a difficult time handling the stress.  Lately I feel like my head is going to implode.  Sometimes it also feels like there is my own thoughts screaming inside my head and stays at that high level of anxiety (like thinking omg omg omg omg).  I dont know if drugs are the answer, or changing jobs or what.  My job is stressful, but every job comes with its own stress.  I have insomnia at least a couple nights a week, used to be a lot worse.  I have always had problems with anxiety, and didnt want to be on drugs for the rest of my life, but am I fighting a losing battle?

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Prescription medication for anxiety, stress, nervousness, depression and worry can give you bad side effects so natural remedies are often much better.

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Anonymous · Answer

Medications treat the symptoms of mental disorders. They cannot cure the disorder, but they make people feel better so they can function. Medications work differently for different people. Some people get great results from medications and only need them for a short time. For example, a person with depression may feel much better after taking a medication for a few months, and may never need it again. People with disorders like schizophrenia or bipolar disorder, or people who have long-term or severe depression or anxiety may need to take medication for a much longer time. Some people get side effects from medications and other people don't. Doses can be small or large, depending on the medication and the person. Factors that can affect how medications work in people include: * Type of mental disorder, such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia * Age, sex, and body size * Physical illnesses * Habits like smoking and drinking * Liver and kidney function * Genetics * Other medications and herbal/vitamin supplements * Diet * Whether medications are taken as prescribed.

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There are SOOOO many things to help treat anxiety that arent medication. The medications usually just end up making you worse off because many of them are physically addicting and habit forming. 

Check out this awesome link I found for you. It is a site that has all kinds of different approaches to treating anxiety that dont include narcotic meds  etc. 

http://therapycenters.com/2013/05/alternative-therapies-for-anxiety-and-depression/

overfull nerd · Answer

I feel your pain I have high anxiety too and what it sounds like to me is that you just need some one to talk to, like a professional to see if you really need that help

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