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Holistic Treatment for Anxiety




After living with crippling anxiety attacks for more than ten years and trying numerous different approaches that were unsuccessful, I found holistic treatment for anxiety to be the only way to go.

I had all the standard mental health labels applied to my experience.  Anxiety attacks, anxiety disorder, panic attacks etc. etc.

This was before my journey into holistic living, so at the time I took all the standard prescribed steps to alleviate my symptoms.  Visit after visit to psychologist after psychologist.  Prescription drug after prescription drug.

I became severely addicted to the anti-anxiety medication, Ativan, and never did alleviate my anxiety attacks.  Later I had to go to rehab to overcome my addictions.

I participated in group therapy, individual therapy and read all the latest books.  Delved into my deep psyche and explored all my childhood traumas.  None of these things were bad things, they were essential in their own right, but not the root of my anxiety attacks.

After over a decade of suffering, I stumbled upon a book "The Missing Diagnosis" by Orion C Truss and it was here that I learned the true root of my anxiety and was able to find relief.  That true root was Candida overgrowth.

By incorporating a holistic treatment for anxiety I was able to alleviate my anxiety attacks completely.

Can anxiety be a response to an emotional trigger?  Absolutely, but my experience reveals to me that this is a very different kind of anxiety in comparison to anxiety attacks or panic attacks.

Normal levels of anxiety are much easier to deal with, less intense and they pass after a period of time. 

Anxiety attacks that come out of nowhere for no apparent reason and that can't be controlled have another root cause.  It is usually a reaction to something physiological going on in the body.

One of the most common causes of anxiety attacks is an overgrowth of Candida.

The most important step in controlling Candida overgrowth is the removal of sugar from the diet.  It was removing sugar from my diet that stopped my anxiety attacks. 

I had to remove sugar from my diet in all forms.  This included fruit juices and fruits and any food that is high in carbohydrates.

This was not an easy task either, I was addicted to the sugar, and I fell off the sugar wagon several times before achieving success.  Every time I gave in to my cravings my anxiety would return.

I was amazed and horrified at the same time.  I couldn't believe that such a simple solution had existed all these years and not one mental health professional had ever made this suggestion to me.

Over time I discovered that many other things could also trigger anxiety or anxiety attacks.  Holistic treatment for anxiety consists of addressing many issues simultaneously.

I soon learned I had to give up hair spray and perfume, as well as all other personal care products that contained chemicals and fragrances.  I had to switch to natural and non-toxic alternatives found in health food stores.

A large glass of orange juice would also bring on the anxiety, just as badly as a candy bar.  So I could no longer drink juice.

If I had to take an antibiotic for any reason, the anxiety would return.  So antibiotics are now avoided at all costs, unless absolutely necessary to save my life.

Any food that is high in carbohydrates will bring back my anxiety.

An exposure to herbicides or pesticides will bring back my anxiety attacks on an unbearable level and it takes a long time to recover from this.  Avoidance of herbicides and pesticides is essential to my being able to function.

Foods that are high in natural phytoestrogens will also trigger my anxiety to extreme discomfort.

An environment that is high in mold can also trigger high levels of anxiety.

At certain points of my menstrual cycle I can experience high levels of anxiety and now I'm going through Menopause and find that the fluctuation in hormones also brings on anxiety.  It can be intense at times. 

So in summary Anxiety, Anxiety Attacks or Panic Attacks can be the result of any of the following:

candida overgrowth
food allergies,
caffeine (coffee, colas, chocolate etc)
chemical sensitivities
pesticides
herbicides
mold
hormonal fluctuations

These are the triggers that affect me.  Each person can have different triggers.  Any food or environmental substance can be a possible trigger depending on your vulnerabilities.

To pinpoint your own anxiety triggers you must become a detective and investigate your lifestyle and diet.  They may be the same as mine or their may be some differences.

If you need help embracing a holistic treatment for anxiety, pinpointing your triggers or need someone to talk to for encouragement, support or advice, you may find Cynthia's holistic health counseling, which is available by telephone, to be just what you're looking for.

In addition to avoiding all the above factors to alleviate my anxiety, I also incorporate a variety of other techniques in my holistic treatment for anxiety:

Breathing Exercises

Meditation

Physical Exercise (such as brisk walking)


Sometimes you may have exposures that you can't control and therefore coping strategies are a great holistic treatment for anxiety.

Understanding why something is happening makes it a lot easier to get through.  Part of the overwhelming fear that accompanies anxiety attacks, are the questions: "what the hell is happening to me" "am I going crazy" "is this ever going to go away."  I find that understanding what is happening to me and knowing what it is and that it will pass is immensely helpful.

Many people find that certain herbal combinations are another effective holistic treatment for anxiety.  Valerian Root, Bach Flower Remedies, Kava Kava, Chamomile and Passion Flower are some of the most popular.

Herbs are preferred over drugs because they are natural, non-addictive and don't cover up the problem.  They are great to use in conjunction with other holistic methods such as exercise and meditation.

By adopting a holistic treatment for anxiety into your lifestyle, you may find the much needed relief you've been searching for.








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