As a former "anxiety and depression patient" for three years I very much appreciated Leticia's advice. I was treated with ativan, which helped but I hated the side effects and it took six months to titrate myself off, CBT with a kind psychologist which helped, in part due to her empathy and gentle approach, exercise (a recumbent three wheeler trike) and finally short periods (5 to 10 minutes) of mindfull meditation. I learned mindfullness by reading on line articles and books which probably was not as efficient as going to a class might have been. I have now been basically anxiety and depression free for over a year and when I do feel mildly anxious it is related to events that merit mild anxiety. We all are different and have our own idiosyncrasies but in general exercise and mindfullness will at least be helpful.