Physical exercise
Self-Management
Cardio such as: walk, run, hike, stretch etc.
36 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Prayer
Self-Management
26 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Mindful breathing
Self-Management
20 patients reviewed this
85% reported success
15% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Clonazepam (Klonopin)
Prescription
17 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
See a qualified counselor or psychologist
Physician Intervention
14 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Write down a list of things you are grateful for
Other Remedies
12 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Admire nature
Self-Management
11 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Listen to your favorite albums/music
Self-Management
11 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Take a shower/bath
Other Remedies
10 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Find something funny to watch on TV
Other Remedies
10 patients reviewed this
90% reported success
10% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Journaling
Other Remedies
10 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Read a book
Self-Management
10 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Take melatonin before sleep
Other Remedies
Always get your doctors approval and correct dose before taking any solution recommendations.
10 patients reviewed this
60% reported success
30% reported no effect
10% reported feeling worse
Hydrate
Food & Beverages
9 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Play some mind games online
Self-Management
9 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Connect with a support group (other cancer patients)
Self-Management
9 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Cuddle with animals (cats or dogs)
Other Remedies
8 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Serve others
Other Remedies
8 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Aromatherapy
Other Remedies
8 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Yoga
Other Remedies
7 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Ice cream
Food & Beverages
7 patients reviewed this
57% reported success
43% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Sit outside
Other Remedies
7 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Podcasts
Self-Management
6 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Call a family member
Self-Management
5 patients reviewed this
80% reported success
0% reported no effect
20% reported feeling worse
Picture good memories in your mind ex: vacations
Self-Management
5 patients reviewed this
80% reported success
20% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Craft/art work
Other Remedies
Zentangle art method can help reduce anxiety.
4 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Yard work
Other Remedies
4 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Praise and worship music
Self-Management
4 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Working
Self-Management
4 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Get a massage
Other Remedies
4 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Glass of wine
Food & Beverages
4 patients reviewed this
75% reported success
0% reported no effect
25% reported feeling worse
Multiple myeloma blogs
Other Remedies
3 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Cry it out
Other Remedies
3 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Don't drink coffee
Food & Beverages
2 patients reviewed this
50% reported success
50% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Feng shui
Self-Management
2 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Eat some of your favorite candy
Food & Beverages
2 patients reviewed this
50% reported success
50% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Cooking
Other Remedies
2 patients reviewed this
50% reported success
50% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Crochet or knitting
Other Remedies
2 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Wellbutrin SR daily
Prescription
2 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Share your talents
Other Remedies
1 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
Alternate nostril breathing
Self-Management
Exhale completely and then use your right thumb to close your right nostril. Inhale through your left nostril and then close the left nostril with your fingers. Open the right nostril and exhale through this side. Inhale through the right nostril and then close this nostril. Open the left nostril and exhale through the left side.
1 patients reviewed this
100% reported success
0% reported no effect
0% reported feeling worse
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