text: i have anxiety and depression, are there other options then prescribed meds? i have been dealing with anxiety and depression for a few years now, i was 17 when signs and symptoms occured, 19 when i got put on meds in 2003. i am now 22, and want to know if there are other options that work just as well as prescribed meds, so, that maybe i can talk to my doctor about them.  yes, i have been on meds since 2003. i've had doctors tell me i'm on too many, and doctors who say "if they're working, don't stop". but, last week, i was in for a panic attack again, and one of them said my body's becoming "immune" to them, meaning that soon, they won't work anymore.  so, are there other options? what are they? and maybe where can i get more info. yes, there are absolutely other options than prescribed medication. i myself have grown up with depression and anxiety. for a number of years my doctor had me on all types of anti depressant medication. though medication can help there are many other options available. if you wanted to go a different route, there are natural supplements which you can buy at most healthfood stores or even online. i have found they can work just as well if not better than prescribed antidepressants. supplement you should look into are things like st. johns wart, 5-htp, sam-e and believe it or not omega-3 fatty acids can also really help.  i take 5-htp instead of prozac which is what i was on and i believe it works just as well, if not better. i have also recently come across a product called mind soothe which looks to be very promising http://www.nativeremedies.com/mindsoothe_for_depression.shtml  as well as taking suppliments..because in reality there is no miricle pill...you might want to try yoga...it can really help  before you make any decisions you should talk to your doctor. i hope i was of some help :)