How do you deal with anxiety?

[LJay]

[MENTION=23180]axle2152[/MENTION], hope it doesn't bother you, but I think Native Son is onto something. You should take him up on his offer.

[MENTION=18789]artyboy[/MENTION], I take venlafaxine, which is the generic version of Effexor. It is an SSNRI and somewhat different than an SSRI. Sometimes it bothers me to be less sensitive than I really am but the overall effect is helpful. Being around other people helps. Having a good hobby or two helps. Being outside and getting mild exercise definitely helps. The basic idea is to get outside of yourself and to enjo some form of self expression. Draw, sing, read or whatever. Just don't brood.