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Suffering From Overhead Headache And Ear Close After A Trauma. Taken Clonazepam 0.5 Mg. How To Cure?

hi, My age 26. I have heavy anxious mind. one day I saw car accident and many death of man. I was suffering huge anxiety . after that day i am feeling overhead headache and my ear is closed. If i take antidepressant medication such as Clonazepam 0.5 mg, I am feeling good. after taking one month when i leave this medication. after i am feeling same overhead headache and ear close. I have no hyper or hypotension . Can you please help this.
Mon, 8 Oct 2012
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hi,
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Probably you are suffering from 'post traumatic disorder'. In this disorder patients have severe anxiety after exposure to a stressful event, and anxiety may manifest in the form of somatic symptoms like headache and ear close. It is treated by use of antidepressants (clonazepam is not an antidepressant) like sertraline, escitalopram, fluoxetine; along with psychotherapy. Treatment should be continued for atleast 6 months. So you should consult with a psychiatrist for a proper treatment as longer duration use of sedatives like clonazepam will make you dependent on it.
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Suffering From Overhead Headache And Ear Close After A Trauma. Taken Clonazepam 0.5 Mg. How To Cure?

hi, welcome to healthcare magic Probably you are suffering from post traumatic disorder . In this disorder patients have severe anxiety after exposure to a stressful event, and anxiety may manifest in the form of somatic symptoms like headache and ear close. It is treated by use of antidepressants (clonazepam is not an antidepressant) like sertraline, escitalopram, fluoxetine; along with psychotherapy. Treatment should be continued for atleast 6 months. So you should consult with a psychiatrist for a proper treatment as longer duration use of sedatives like clonazepam will make you dependent on it. best of luck