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Is she in therapy? I can't take hormones (birth control) because I have pretty bad PMS, and they make me moodier, and more unpredictably responsive. Anxiety is associated with irregular levels of neurotransmitters, and hormones have always made my anxiety worse.
That aside, there are easy exercises that help you relax, such as, taking a hot bath, going for a walk, or just removing yourself from stressful environments. I highly recommend therapy/psychiatry. You don't need to take meds for anxiety, and if you tell the doctor this, they will respect it.
I have suffered anxiety and anxiety attacks due to PTSD, and GAD since I was a young child. I've been in therapy for over 5 years now, and the best thing to have helped me was knowledge about my problems. That's why I would recommend looking into cognitive behavioral therapy, because it gives you an opportunity to gain self-awareness, and change behaviors that have a negative effect on your life.
I agree that patience is the best medicine you could give your girlfriend, and don't try to fix her. Be supportive, and just love her. That doesn't mean put up with anything, or be co-dependent. We all need acceptance and love first, though.
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