# Does anyone have suggestions on dealing with anxiety without medication?

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**Created:** [September 10, 2010, 1:38am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-suggestions-on-dealing-with-anxiety-without-medication/553252 "2010-09-10T01:38:23Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 10, 2010, 4:36am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/does-anyone-have-suggestions-on-dealing-with-anxiety-without-medication/553252/11 "2010-09-10T04:36:47Z")

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Oh yeah, progressive relaxation is wonderful, too. Most people, even those who don’t have depression or anxiety, don’t know how to relax properly, and it is a skill that you can learn.

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