Anxiety

[someguy1233]

I'll start by saying I'm not sure if this is the correct area of the forum to post this since it isn't specific to my situation. I apologize if I'm in the wrong place.

I was wondering how people have learned to cope with anxiety around their situations.

I personally turned to medication as a primary relief. After much reading of side affects of SSRIs (Celexa, Lexapro, Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) I decided to try something different, BuSpar (buspirone). I've found crazy relief. I still sometimes get caught up in a wave of emotion, but I find that my thoughts don't tailspin out of control any longer. The only side affect is some dizziness if I take it within an hour of eating.

I also take Melatonin 30 minutes before I want to sleep. I find that it knocks me out for about 4 hours. If I wake in the night with a racing mind I take another dose. The great thing with Melatonin is it doesn't leave me drowsy the next day like Benadryl or other other sleep aids. I've found a good night's sleep does wonders for my attitude the next day.

I've also recently started exercising again.

How do you handle the anxiety?