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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety And Mild Depression
I'm experiencing a great deal of anxiety over the uncertainty of up coming tests. On Monday i coughed up some blood clearing my throat. I'm 72 years old in excellent shape for my age . I've lived a healthy lifestyle
for many years. I've experienced anxiety /mild depression because of some life experiences I had no control over. I'm thinking the worst. I'm sorry I'm rambling but I'm scared. I have confidence in the doctors working with me. This happened so fast. Basically I'm scared and it's getting the best of me. I exercise daily for 1 hour and enjoy my workouts . The appearance of blood in the mucous has been consistent since Monday
and as of last night improved but there still is some trace of blood but considerably less. My sodium is also off 5 points. I have more blood work coming up a Cat scan today, broncoscopy on Monday.
I don't know if I made any sense but can you give me any advice in dealing with this anxiety. Thanking you in advance . Sincerely Vic Musciano
for many years. I've experienced anxiety /mild depression because of some life experiences I had no control over. I'm thinking the worst. I'm sorry I'm rambling but I'm scared. I have confidence in the doctors working with me. This happened so fast. Basically I'm scared and it's getting the best of me. I exercise daily for 1 hour and enjoy my workouts . The appearance of blood in the mucous has been consistent since Monday
and as of last night improved but there still is some trace of blood but considerably less. My sodium is also off 5 points. I have more blood work coming up a Cat scan today, broncoscopy on Monday.
I don't know if I made any sense but can you give me any advice in dealing with this anxiety. Thanking you in advance . Sincerely Vic Musciano
Tue, 20 May 2014
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In case of anxiety or depressive disorder, you need low dose antidepressant with low dose benzodiazepine. These drugs would help to control these disorder. These drugs are not available over the counter, so you have consult a physician or psychiatrist. You can try some relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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In case of anxiety or depressive disorder, you need low dose antidepressant with low dose benzodiazepine. These drugs would help to control these disorder. These drugs are not available over the counter, so you have consult a physician or psychiatrist. You can try some relaxation exercise like JPMR or deep breathing exercise. In case, you need further help, you can ask.
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