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What treatment is the quickest for anxiety?

I have anxiety. What treatment is the quickest for anxiety?

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There is no quick treatment. You need to participate in counseling which will help with your anxiety.
In my opinion, there are two approaches that someone should use to treat anxiety. One is treating it on the spot and the other is treating the source of the anxiety. Treating in on the spot with grounding techniques is a fast way to regulate the system and can take just a few minutes. My preference is box breathing with mindful awareness of the breath and what sensation is occurring in the body. Many times, people can struggle with this technique and feel that it doesn't work, however, there is a difference between doing box breathing with your awareness on your thoughts...thoughts like, "this isn't working!" and doing box breathing where your awareness is completely on your breath and your inner body with minimal thought. The other approach is using a trauma-informed therapy like EMDR to treat the trauma stored in the body because that is the source of the anxiety. Anxiety, depression, PTSD are all symptoms of trauma so if you want to address it at the root you need to look at the trauma that likely goes back to when you were very young. EMDR can be fast, but that doesn't mean you'll do one session and be fixed...it's still a process, but it's process that works and the results can be long-lasting and if done completely permanent.
Medications are the "quickest" treatment, but are you looking just for quick or for long lasting? The best way to treat anxiety is through the use of therapy where you can learn to identify the root cause and triggers to your anxiety symptoms. You will also learn coping skills to address anxiety and prevent relapse! Good Luck!
I would recommend consulting your Primary Care Physician about a course of SSRI medications for the treatment of anxiety symptoms. I would also recommend deep breathing exercises, cognitive restructuring/reframing of any maladaptive/catastrophic thinking, more mindfulness-based activities, and developing some healthy coping skills in times of need. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavioral Therapy are also great treatment options for anxiety management.
Thank you for contacting me and asking your question. As we are all different, every approach and technique are unique, and to be able to match your personality and goal, we would need to assess your situation. Identifying the triggers helps the person be more aware of his perceptions and the type of behavior triggered. During the session, we will identify the behaviors and the root of the emotions related to those behaviors and start learning how to cope with them to then explore the possibility of healing any emotional wound to be able to reframe the ideas related to the emotions that are then expressed with your behavior. In other words, the most important part is to identify which approach will help you the best; this will make your process effective in time and effort.
Honestly, I’ve seen neurofeedback work wonders on changing anxiety within a matter of weeks. Totally worth looking into.
That depends on the patient and the patient intervention utilized. Is there therapy only? Is there medication management only? Is the patient using both medication and therapy? Does the patient need medication or can it be managed in therapy alone?
Good Morning. There is no quick fix for anxiety, however, with time and personal work, it can be reduced and ultimately become non-existent. There are coping mechanisms and modalities that will assist in reducing anxiety at the moment. One of the quickest ways to reduce anxiety at the moment is to take the focus/attention off what is causing the anxiety and focus directly on your breath and breathing. Meditation, nutrition, and lifestyle changes take discipline and will clear anxiety in time. Hope that helps!
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Well, that would depend. The quickest route would likely require the help of a professional. A mental health specialist or trained medical professional would perform a biopsychosocial intake in order to learn about the individual’s specific situation, and then they would assess the severity of the anxiety symptoms. A diagnosis would then be given, and the individual would have a better understanding of the nature of their specific type of anxiety and how to best treat it. Some people might be advised to take medication, while others might want to try a more holistic approach. In my practice, I often use hypnosis/hypnotherapy to help people with anxiety disorders. It is very helpful for those who want quick and/or momentary relief. A focus on consistent exercise, quality sleep, meditation, and a healthy diet/nutrition can also make a huge difference in improving one’s mental state. Education is also key. When I have a client who is experiencing panic attacks, for example, I spend time teaching them breathing exercises and other techniques that can work quickly to alleviate immediate symptoms. I always recommend finding a Licensed Professional Counselor to offer this type of guidance and support, as well as work through the root causes associated with anxiety. A combination of these approaches would likely lend itself to the quickest possible outcome, but more importantly, provide a long-lasting solution to the problem. I hope that helps!
Accept that you experience anxiety and make a conscious decision to face it each time and not run from it or pretend it doesn't exist. CBT (cognitive-behavioral therapy) and ACT (acceptance & commitment therapy) are usually the main treatment modalities. Patterned breathing such as box breathing and meditation is primary to start controlling your mind and body (heart rate, blood pressure). Med management with a psychiatrist can also be helpful.
Psychotherapy/Talk Therapy