There are many causes of anxiety and a range of treatment options depending on your symptoms. Our doctors can assess whether alternate-based medicine is appropriate for your anxiety based on your individual circumstances.
Treating Anxiety with alternate-based medicine
Alternate-based medicine may be an effective treatment for some people living with anxiety. In addition to its role in regulating our endocannabinoid system, alternate-based medicine may be suitable for some patients as a substitute for benzodiazepines and antidepressants, subject to appropriate medical supervision. Alternate-based medicine may also be prescribed to treat sleep disorders associated with anxiety and depression.
How it works
Alternate-based medicine and Anxiety Advice
If you are already prescribed other medications for your anxiety then you should speak to a doctor about whether Alternate-based medicine is appropriate for you. If appropriate, your doctor will advise how Alternate-based medicine can be incorporated into your treatment. It is not advisable to discontinue treatment with any psychiatric medications unless indicated by your doctor. Doing so may cause adverse and unwanted side effects and/or withdrawal symptoms.
Most patients with anxiety who are suitable for alternate-based medicine will either take it in conjunction with other medications, or will otherwise slowly transition from other medications to Alternate-based medicine under medical supervision.
What is Anxiety?
Anxiety is the most common mental illness in Australia. One in four Australians experience anxiety at some point in their life. This equates to approximately six and a half million people, with roughly a third of them suffering from this mental health condition within the past year. Anxiety disorders can include:
- Generalised anxiety disorder (GAD)
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Panic attacks
- Phobias (such as agoraphobia)
- Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
- Social anxiety disorder,
- Separation anxiety
What Causes Anxiety?
There are many anxiety triggers that can cause somebody to experience a high level of uneasiness, stress and worry. This can make identifying the source of anxiety quite difficult to pinpoint, as every person has their own set of circumstances to consider. In most common factors to consider include:
- Substance addiction
- Continuing stress
- Biological or genetic predisposition
- Health issues
- Personality type
- Trauma
What are Anxiety Symptoms?
Chronic anxiety that affects your daily life can lead to depression if not addressed. Anxiety produces negative emotions that manifest in physiological and psychological symptoms and behaviours. Some of these include:
- Feeling stressed
- Feeling scared
- Shortness of breath/hyperventilation
- Lightheadedness
- Sweating
- Increased heart rate
- Obsessive thoughts
- Distrubed sleep
- Fight or flight response
- Gastrointestinal discomfort
- Behavioural changes (such as avoiding scenarios, people of objects)
What about repeats?
We understand that medication management can be difficult. We take the hassle out for you so that you never run out. Repeat prescriptions are automatically delivered to you each month. You can pause, delay or cancel your next repeat at any time by contacting info@magu.com.au
How do I pay for repeats?
Repeats are automatically processed and delivered every month. You are notified 1 week in advance before the repeat is posted to you. Repeats are automatically deducted from your account and you can pause, delay or cancel your next repeat at any time by contacting info@magu.com.au