Anxiety management is often achieved through medicinal and therapeutic means. Medications can be useful in decreasing the immediate debilitating effects of anxiety and depression. This allows the individual to maintain a clear perspective of his situation as he undergoes therapy designed to manage the emotional, psychological, and social ramifications of his affliction. In addition to conventional pharmaceutical medications, many people suffering from anxiety and depression have also been turning to herbal and holistic remedies for anxiety, stress, and phobias.

Medications such as Xanax, Valium, Prozac, Paxil, Nardil and Lorazepam are among the most commonly prescribed antidepressants for countering anxiety and …