I just wanted to remark that using meds does not necessarily mean depression or suicide, which I guess many people (specially anxious people) would understand from your words. The picture is not so dark. This said, I prefer not to take any meds because I don’t think we need them.

I am sure there is a solution for anxiety which may differ from person to person. All we, anxious people, need to do is to take action. Change the way we think and behave, because that’s the root of our anxiety. Find a good psicologist and let him work. Time will make the whole difference, but only if we face fear.

And my advice for anxious people, do not run away from fear. When it appears, if you cannot stand still, then stand back. But do it one step at a time while feeling it… getting used to it. But don’t run away. Don’t try to control it. Feel the fear… It’s part of our nature. We are alive and that’s why we feel anxiety. It’s good, even though it may take to some time to realize it.

There is nothing wrong with fear or anxiety, it is only that we think there is something wrong with its symptoms. The worse you feel, the better the moment to prove yourself and face the fear. Nevermind if you fail, do it again, try to reach one step further and stay there until the anxiety goes down. Then take one more step.

While you may suceed in your first attempt, chances are that you need to try and try until you suceed. Nevermind if you feel bad because you are already feeling bad. You can only win.

The only way to stop feeling bad all the time is walking towards your fear asking for more. Prove yourself and you will win. We are ALL designed to do it.

Cheers,
David

From your words, one might think that medicating a person with anxiety, most probably, will cause depression and suicide in the long run. Is that what you mean or do you mean that ‘in some cases, it may lead to depression and suicide’?

Could you please clarify? Thanks in advance.

Cheers