How did you help your anxiety?

[MiniKiwi]

My brother suffers from quite severe anxiety, it's at the point where he can't eat or drink in front of people for fear of choking. On his own, it's easier but he still chews everything a million times and you can see his discomfort when he manages to swallow a mouthful.

His anxiety makes me anxious I worry about him quite often. I've just bought him a bunch of anxiety self help cds to listen to called 'pass through panic' by Dr Claire Weekes. I'm wondering if there's anything else like that I can get him or recommend to him. He won't take medication and is hesitant to speak to doctors.

I'm just curious if anyone has had any success treating their anxiety? What helped the most? Have you had trouble swallowing or known anyone who did? It seems like the anxiety must be getting very bad for him to not be able to eat in front of people now

Thanks in advance for any advice

 

[Chris77]

I had my anxiety treated with Buspar at one time. Also Prozac works great for anxiety. I hope your brother finds some relief soon.

 

[sandilion]

Yoga does wonders.