Anxiety sufferers are advised to pay attention to dietary and lifestyle factors which can aggravate anxiety. So far though, Kava seems to be the most promising herb against anxiety disorder. We stop doing things that we used to enjoy. Stress can be reduced by exercising more - aim for 30-60 minutes per day of cardio activity. By improving sleep patterns you can reduce anxiety and improve your ability to conduct your daily affairs. DISCLAIMER: I wish to acknowledge that there are chemical and physiological imbalances that can cause heightened anxiety or "panic attacks