Treating stress
In certain circumstances, your doctor may
prescribe medical treatment to treat anxiety
and/or depression. Some drugs are designed to
change the way you feel mentally. Others are
designed to treat the physical effects of stress.
Treating physical manifestations such as a high
heart rate or gut spasms can actually make you
feel more at ease mentally. However, drugs
cannot change the events in your life or teach
you how to reduce stress and/or the effects
of stress.