So, I love this post.
I suffer from anxiety myself...but I also run a creative agency in NYC.
I made the tough decision of not using meds because i was worried that it would stifle my creativity and affect my business.
To combat anxiety - I made the decision to cut back on caffeine, drink chamomile tea at night and probably the most important thing I learned is: the worst part of anxiety is not the fear itself, but the resistance to feeling the fear.
When I taught myself to welcome the feeling of fear instead of resisting it, i found it easier to alleviate my anxiety within minutes and prevent panic.
Managing anxiety without meds is a challenge but im happy I chose that route.
Awesome read!
Thanks! I really think indeed that a healthier diet, easier on the nervous system, can really help :) I was recomemded tryptophan pills , which are supposed to be more natural, but i'm really not sure how to feel about them. They may work only as long as you "believe" they work. So, "welcoming the feeling of fear" and facing it is probably the best way to deal with anxiety in the end, there is no use running away from it.