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Suggest Remedies For Severe Anxiety While On Lexapro

I have sleep issues which cause anxiety and of course vice-versa. one1mg lorazapam in the afternoon allows me to sleep [along with an herbal aid] . I also have a script for lexapro but have not taken it to accomplish the same purpose. Which would be best for extended period[ several months] to get my sleep pattern back. Stopped sleeping in Feb. during a episode of tinnitus. The tinnitus is much better but not sleeping much at all with out aid. Ambien works for 4 hr. but has unacceptable morning side effects. Thanks
Mon, 29 May 2017
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Accept that you're anxious.
Take a deep breath. ...
Realize that your brain is playing tricks on you. ...
Question your thoughts. ...
Use a calming visualization. ...
Be an observer — without judgment. ...
Use positive self-talk. ...
Focus on right now.
Try to get between 1 and 3 grams of omega-3s a day. ...
Breathe in lavender. ...
Add L-lysine to your diet. ...
Try to get outside in natural sunlight for 15 minutes a day. ...
Studies shows 21 minutes is all it takes for exercise to reliably reduce symptoms of anxiety. ...
Take a hot bath with Epsom salts. ...
Cut out (or down) caffeine.
Get in a routine. If you're depressed, you need a routine ...
Meditate. A few minutes of practice per day can help ease anxiety.
.See a therapist
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Suggest Remedies For Severe Anxiety While On Lexapro

Accept that you re anxious. Take a deep breath. ... Realize that your brain is playing tricks on you. ... Question your thoughts. ... Use a calming visualization. ... Be an observer — without judgment. ... Use positive self-talk. ... Focus on right now. Try to get between 1 and 3 grams of omega-3s a day. ... Breathe in lavender. ... Add L-lysine to your diet. ... Try to get outside in natural sunlight for 15 minutes a day. ... Studies shows 21 minutes is all it takes for exercise to reliably reduce symptoms of anxiety. ... Take a hot bath with Epsom salts. ... Cut out (or down) caffeine. Get in a routine. If you re depressed, you need a routine ... Meditate. A few minutes of practice per day can help ease anxiety. .See a therapist