HEALTH TIPS: MANAGING ANXIETY DISORDER

If you think you may have an anxiety disorder - characterized by an intense fear of a person, place or situation - you should visit your doctor to have your condition evaluated and confirmed.

Once an anxiety disorder has been confirmed, the U.S. National Institute of Mental Health suggests how to manage:

• Join a support or self-help group




• Take anti-anxiety medication that your doctor prescribes. Do not stop taking the medication before you speak with your doctor.




• Share your feelings and experiences with a mental health professional or clergy member.




• Practice meditation or another form of stress management.




• Get regular aerobic exercise.




• Avoid caffeine, illegal drugs and over-the-counter cold medications.




• Seek support of family members and close friends.

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