Being a counsellor I have got a lot of people inquire me for the best way to treat anxiety.

The question as you can well imagine is very difficult. There are many different ways to deal with anxiousness.

There is the medication way, that for many individuals is the appropriate way. Especially, for those of you who's anxiousness has taken over your life. The reason why I say this, is. That I have been in that space where my body has been on such alert that I was constantly having anxiety attacks, and I mean constantly.

I would have one anxiety attack after another night and day. Regardless of what I did I possibly could not stop myself from thinking about my anxiety, that certainly just fuelled it.

Therefore in that kind of instance I would defiantly advise medication, just so you could have a break and gain back some control. Because being in that kind of anxious state, you may not think practically, therefore it would be extremely hard to gain control over your thoughts.

Therefore in this sort of case I would say that the ultimate way to deal with anxiousness would be medication.

Another way to treat anxiety is to read all you can about anxiety. Accumulate as much knowledge that you can, so when your body begins to display the signs of anxiety, you will be much better prepared for what goes on.

Many people when they have a panic attack often think they are going into cardiac arrest, which just goes to add to the anxiety. Therefore the more knowledge you have the better able you are to stop it spiralling out of control.

Another way to deal with anxiety is to go the alternative route, take natural treatments to help keep your anxiousness at bay. Learn breathing techniques to help control the anxiety. Relaxation, meditation, yoga exercise are all good ways to assist you overcom your anxiousness. Again this is down to your mentality and belief. If you believe it can help, it will.

If you believe it's a load of junk then it won't. You can always find an online community which is dedicated to anxiety suffers and get some help and some support from fellow suffers.

The ultimate way to treat anxiousness is to have a counsellor or personal coach. They can help you understand your anxiety and where it has come from. A very important thing about anxiety is, that it is a thought that you have created.

Once you realize that it is your thoughts which have created anxiousness, then you can do something about it.

I did this and helped me understand and get over my anxiousness, that is why I say that the best way to treat anxiety is with professional help.