How to Treat Generalized Anxiety Disorder Without Medication

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Find a mental health professional you trust.

   One common treatment for generalized anxiety disorder is psychotherapy.
   
   For you to get the most out of your psychotherapy sessions, you need to find a mental health professional you feel comfortable with and trust.
   
   There are many different mental health professionals you can choose from.
   
   You can choose from a psychologist, psychiatrist, licensed professional counselors, and social workers.
   
   Make sure the therapist you choose is licensed and has professional degrees and certifications.You should also search for a therapist who specializes in anxiety disorders or GAD specifically.
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   Step 2: Engage in talk therapy.

   One thing you can do in your sessions is talk to your therapist in a safe environment.
   
   Your therapist will encourage you to talk about yourself and what causes your anxiety.
   
   If you aren’t sure what causes your anxiety, you can talk through different aspects of your life to pinpoint sources of your anxiety.Your therapist will listen to you talk and provide a supportive environment for you to express and explore difficult and uncomfortable topics.
   
   Your therapist will offer feedback for you in an objective fashion. , You and your therapist will spend time talking about your issues, then reach a point where you and your therapist decide what will help your anxiety the most.
   
   You can set clear goals for both yourself and your therapist for your sessions.
   
   For example, you may make a goal to face something that causes anxiety.
   
   You may set goals for how many new things you try each week.
   
   You can also set goals dealing with milestones you want to reach over the next weeks or months as you work with your therapist to combat your anxiety. , The most common technique used in psychotherapy for generalized anxiety disorder is cognitive behavioral therapy.
   
   CBT is a type of therapy where you work with your therapist to change negative thoughts and behaviors into positive or healthier ones.
   
   CBT is a short term treatment option.During CBT, you will learn how to do activities you have avoided due to your anxiety.
   
   You will face your anxious thoughts and try to change them to something healthier.During CBT, you can learn how to stop worrying about non-existent things or stop worrying regularly., One alternative treatment for GAD is hypnotherapy.
   
   In a hypnotic state, the licensed hypnotist can speak to your subconscious mind, which is where your beliefs reside.
   
   By speaking to your subconscious mind, the hypnotist can help you alter your feelings about things, which can help lessen the anxiety you feel when you do certain things.Hypnosis for anxiety disorders is considered by many to be ineffectual, but many people with anxiety disorders have seen improvements.
   
   This is why it’s considered an alternative medical treatment.
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   Step 3: Set goals.

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   Step 4: Undergo cognitive behavioral therapy.

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   Step 5: Try hypnotherapy.

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