Is it possible to cure depression and anxiety permanently?
Jan Meriss Alfonso Assistant at Ike Cella Nutrition Coaching Sometimes when you’re in the thick of anxiety, you may feel like this part of your identity is cemented in—like it’s part of who you are and it always will be. However, this is not necessarily the case. Most anxiety sufferers will have some degree of anxiety throughout life, but the frequency of episodes and the severity of symptoms are extremely fluid. There are even those who feel they have entirely overcome their anxiety and no longer identify with it. If you have experienced anxiety before, research shows that you will likely experience it again. What you can control, however, is how much it affects you and derails your life in the future. Next, we’ll go over 6 potential steps on the pathway to removing anxiety. 1: Understand What Anxiety Actually Is 2: Determine the Source of Anxiety 3: Learn Coping Strategies 4: Explore Treatment Options 5: Enter “Maintenance” 6: Recover ...