Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Depression While On Xanax

Brief Answer:
Stress management and positive attitude is the key

Detailed Answer:
Dear xxxxxxxxxxx,
Thanks for using Healthcaremagic.

I read your query and tried to make a sense of problem although it was difficult to do so because there was inadequate description of problem.

Since you have mentioned anxiety and depression I assume that you are suffering with mixed anxiety and depressive disorder. The assumption is also supported by the fact that there are significant stressors in life followed by hopelessness.

I like to state that anxiety management is not the medication management and it is important to manage the stress by using life style changes. They are the most important thing to do as nobody can take life long medications for management of anxiety. This becomes more important while we consider the risk of dependence with anxiety medications such as xanax.

I am writing down few of the strategies that will help you in management of stress leading to reduction of your anxiety and depressive symptoms.

1. Diet: Ensure intake of adequate quantity of fiber. 2 servings of vegetable salad and 2 servings of fruits( One preferable citrus fruit). proper diet does miracles and rejuvenates.
Avoid junk food and fast food especially pizza, burgers and excessive sweets

2. Ensure adequate water intake: Recommended intake of water is 2 to 3 litre a day. Insufficient intake of water could be a contributing factor in causation of symptoms.

3. Early morning Exercise: Brisk walking for 30 minutes at a stretch preferably in garden will be very helpful. Walking is the best exercise, it also promotes release of Endorphins( naturally occurring pain killers released in brain) which causes mood elevation and generalised feeling of well being.
There is no need to go to gym r use any expensive workout instruments.

4. Avoid tea/coffee/ nicotine and alcoholic beverages: If at all you want to drink something, drink fresh lime water. It is very much refreshing.

5. Start your day with a glass of Lemon water with 2 spoons of honey added. have a good breakfast.


6. Don't take work so seriously: We all have the feeling to excel in our respective fields and don't spend adequate time with our own self trying to understand our own needs.
Spend time with your family and friends.

7. While working take frequent regular breaks: Taking regular breaks will not waste the time, but it will definitely increase the productivity, concentration and reasoning.
Close your eyes and rotate the eye balls for couple of minutes

8. Avoid late night socialization

9. Avoid starring for longer time at the computer screen or TV for longer time

10. Steam inhalation before going to sleep will be very refreshing

11. Meditation and Yoga

In addition to stress management seeing a doctor is recommended. It is possible that some antidepressants can be used if there is inadequate response with stress management.

Wishing you a very happy and healthy life
Thanks again.

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