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Having Anxiety Problems. Affecting Personal Life Severely. Suggestions?

i found out that i have anxiety 3 weeks ago since i have been on the tablets it has got worse , and i cant explane my problem when i get to the doctors , everywhere i go not just people i don't know i go red for nothing at all this can happen in front of my mum , girlfriend ect.. for e.g i was at my auntis house 2 days ago and my auntis friend came around and i started burning up going really hot getting bad sweats and bad dry mouth to the point where i could not talk , i did not even dare ask for a drink at my own auntis cause if i spoke i felt like i was going to cry for no reason what so ever then 15 mins or so later i walked out of the house with out saying bye my house is all up hill from there i was walking home feeling very ill bad stomac ache feeling sick and dizzy when i got home i ran to tap drinking water then saying to my mum she needs to come doctors with me cause it makes me feel unusial and down for no reason i no matter who i explane it to its like the dont under stand me , im on 10mg proponolol tablets was told to take 2 but now take 4 as that did not work and is still not working , this is really affecting my life as i am only 18 and want a job but befor a job i have to go to a job interview witch i have walked out of one due to my problem , i feel my doctor is useless to me and does not under stand how bad this affects my life bye making me feel down all the time
Tue, 29 Oct 2013
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Thanks for writing in.

Propranolol is regularly given for anxiety. It should be taken in recommended doses. It takes a while before the initial symptoms of anxiety come under control. You may also undertake mind relaxation exercises like meditation to keep your mind free from stressful thoughts. Please go and see your doctor after a month of starting medication and explain your improvement/ worsening. He may evaluate you again and prescribe different medications or increase dose.

At the same time, you may request sessions with a psychologist to help you overcome your anxiety and that can decrease your symptoms. Do not stop or increase dose of medications without asking your doctor.

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Having Anxiety Problems. Affecting Personal Life Severely. Suggestions?

Hi, Thanks for writing in. Propranolol is regularly given for anxiety. It should be taken in recommended doses. It takes a while before the initial symptoms of anxiety come under control. You may also undertake mind relaxation exercises like meditation to keep your mind free from stressful thoughts. Please go and see your doctor after a month of starting medication and explain your improvement/ worsening. He may evaluate you again and prescribe different medications or increase dose. At the same time, you may request sessions with a psychologist to help you overcome your anxiety and that can decrease your symptoms. Do not stop or increase dose of medications without asking your doctor. Hope this helps