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Does Intake Of Xanax And Paxil Help In Treating Anxiety?
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Hello, and thanks for your question.
I remember working with you before. It seems like you have taken the correct steps and have begun to address your anxiety. You are now taking an SSRI antidepressant, Paxil, as I suggested. Xanax is a short-term anxiety medication that can be helpful, but should not be used more than a few weeks.
Paxil takes time to be fully effective. It typically takes 4-6 weeks to take full effect. It is not surprising you are still anxious -- the medication still needs more time to kick in. Make no mistake -- Paxil WILL help you feel better. In the meantime, Xanax can help a bit. Another thing that can help is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This helps you examine your anxiety and work through it more effectively. I recommend finding a CBT therapist near you. I also offer online text-based therapy on this website via my direct private link below. Let me know if you have any further question about this.
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Consultation
Detailed Answer:
Hello, and thanks for your question.
I remember working with you before. It seems like you have taken the correct steps and have begun to address your anxiety. You are now taking an SSRI antidepressant, Paxil, as I suggested. Xanax is a short-term anxiety medication that can be helpful, but should not be used more than a few weeks.
Paxil takes time to be fully effective. It typically takes 4-6 weeks to take full effect. It is not surprising you are still anxious -- the medication still needs more time to kick in. Make no mistake -- Paxil WILL help you feel better. In the meantime, Xanax can help a bit. Another thing that can help is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This helps you examine your anxiety and work through it more effectively. I recommend finding a CBT therapist near you. I also offer online text-based therapy on this website via my direct private link below. Let me know if you have any further question about this.
Please remember to rate and close this answer thread when you are finished and satisfied.
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Dr. Raju A.T
Hello doctor thank you for helping
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You are very welcome!
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You are very welcome!
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Dr. Raju A.T
Hi doctor
Is there really anything to help me get my appetite back some thinking pattern or is that just a result of nervousness
Is there really anything to help me get my appetite back some thinking pattern or is that just a result of nervousness
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Followup
Detailed Answer:
There is no particular thinking patterns that seems wrong here to me. I think this is a direct manifestation of anxiety. I would expect that as your anxiety improves, your appetite will improve right along with it.
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There is no particular thinking patterns that seems wrong here to me. I think this is a direct manifestation of anxiety. I would expect that as your anxiety improves, your appetite will improve right along with it.
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