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How Can Anxiety Disorder Be Treated?
So far the doctors said I have generalized anxiety disorder. My systems are headaches, numbness in arms and weakness in legs . Sometimes hard to catch breath /swallow and dry mouth . But I get the headaches all day and weakness . They gave me xanax and seems to work a little but not to much. I was just wondering how can I feel like this all day ?
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
Hello,
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
Getting help from expert hands as early as possible gives you the best chance for recovery.
Anxiety disorders can be cured with medicines and some other modalities of treatment like CBT(Cognitive Behavioral therapy).
I suggest you to consult a good psychiatrist and start the treatment as advised by him.Chose a doctor who is more approachable and patient friendly,because mental support from the doctor is more important than drugs in your case.
Your doctor may advise CBT,it is the most common form of therapy that is used to treat anxiety,CBT will help the patient to identify and manage the situations or issues that make them anxious.
Drugs like SSRI(Selective Serotonin Re uptake Inhibitors) may be needed in some cases.
You can use simple analgesics like ibuprofen or paracdtamol for your headache.
You can try the following to reduce unwanted anxiety and to develop calm and positive attitude towards life:
1.Do some physical exercise daily for at least half an hour as swimming,jogging.
2.Socialize and form meaningful relationships.
3.Avoid all recreational drugs if you have any habits.
4.Have healthy diet and try to get adequate sleep.
5.Practice relaxation techniques such as Yoga,deep breathing.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
I have gone through your query and I can understand your concerns.
Getting help from expert hands as early as possible gives you the best chance for recovery.
Anxiety disorders can be cured with medicines and some other modalities of treatment like CBT(Cognitive Behavioral therapy).
I suggest you to consult a good psychiatrist and start the treatment as advised by him.Chose a doctor who is more approachable and patient friendly,because mental support from the doctor is more important than drugs in your case.
Your doctor may advise CBT,it is the most common form of therapy that is used to treat anxiety,CBT will help the patient to identify and manage the situations or issues that make them anxious.
Drugs like SSRI(Selective Serotonin Re uptake Inhibitors) may be needed in some cases.
You can use simple analgesics like ibuprofen or paracdtamol for your headache.
You can try the following to reduce unwanted anxiety and to develop calm and positive attitude towards life:
1.Do some physical exercise daily for at least half an hour as swimming,jogging.
2.Socialize and form meaningful relationships.
3.Avoid all recreational drugs if you have any habits.
4.Have healthy diet and try to get adequate sleep.
5.Practice relaxation techniques such as Yoga,deep breathing.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr.Shinas Hussain
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