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How Can PTSD And Anxiety Be Managed?

Hi. I m 33 years old. I spent 10 years as a first-grade teacher in a private Christian school and was abruptly fired for crazy reasons like this one from a board member: We can t stand that our daughter likes her teacher better than she likes us. I was a very successful teacher while it lasted but the trauma of that permanently closed that career. I was a midwifery assistant for two years following that awful experience, and have recently accepted a job offer at my ophthalmologist s office where I have been a patient since I was three years old. I m a very empathetic, compassionate person. However, I deal with a lot of PTSD and OCD/anxiety tendencies as a result of the trauma I ve been through. I worry constantly that I might lose this job. Are there medications that are highly successful for treating PTSD/OCD/Anxiety? I was on Escitalopram for a while but weaned myself off of it two months ago (with my doctor s help) I m starting to wonder if that was a mistake. At the same time, I don t think I need an antidepressant, just an anti-anxiety drug. Can you help me?
Wed, 25 Apr 2018
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Hello,

For your PTSD and Anxiety symptoms, I will suggest you start tablet Paroxetine along with tablet Etizolam on regular basis.

Also, start meditation in morning which helps you a lot to overcome your anxiety. Second thing, do not lose hope.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Gauttam Prajapati
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How Can PTSD And Anxiety Be Managed?

Hello, For your PTSD and Anxiety symptoms, I will suggest you start tablet Paroxetine along with tablet Etizolam on regular basis. Also, start meditation in morning which helps you a lot to overcome your anxiety. Second thing, do not lose hope. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Gauttam Prajapati