Jan

Thank you for your question and welcome to Health Central's Anxiety Community.

I am not a medical professional and would not be able to give you medical advice.

You are not alone in wanting to find alternative methods for treating your anxiety. Many people prefer not to take medication, however, some find it necessary.

You may want to look into cognitive behavioral therapy, which has been found to be more effective than medication in the long-term. You can try contacting some of the psychologists in your area to ask if they work with this type of therapy.

For more info on this:

Anxiety Treatment: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

As far as supplements, I am not sure whether these would work for you. Although some do say they can help anxiety, you have to be careful as these are not regulated by the FDA, can still cause side effects and can interfere with other medication you may be on. I would strongly suggest speaking with your doctor before taking any supplements and working with him or her to find a good dosage for you.

I hope this helps. Please check back and let me know how you are doing.

Eileen