Using Medication, Alcohol, Illegal Drugs or Addictive Behaviors to Self Medicate

A lot of people who drink (or use other addictive sustances or behaviors) are self medicating because of anxiety, depression or stress. Anxiety and depression can be overcome without taking medicine, or reducing you medications. Don't get off medicine if you are taking one now. After learning skills it is possible for you to get off.

The Midwest Center has help a lot of people over come addictions to things like this through their program.

http://www.stresscenter.com/

With Medication some people are able to overcome an addiction to more harmful substances or behaviors.

Getting help from a Doctor who can help you identify any physical causes of your anxiety, stress, or depression can really do a lot of good. Some times it may be as simple as taking a supplement or using essential oils, or watching what you do or don't eat.

It's important however to keep in mind that a lot of times learning skills is what will really help you fully recover and only depending on any substance (be it drugs, alcohol, medicine) or a harmful behavior will keep you back from completely overcoming and recovering. Dealing with Stress, Anxiety, or Depression usually involves changing behaviors, thinking, and taking care of your body and helping it work right if it is malfunctioning.


Links:

http://www.sharecare.com/.../recommended-vitamin-c...

http://www.sharecare.com/que.../vitamin-c-help-reduce-stress

http://www.sharecare.com/.../how-stress-help-treating...