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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety Disorder And Depression

Hi my name is cj. I have been struggling with anxiety and depression for a couple months now I self medicated myself a couple times and it worked but I ge get so paranoid getting them without a prescription I really need advice on how to cope without this or maybe I legal supply of meds I feel like my anxiety is ruining my relationships because I always think something is wrong even know nothing has been done in public I feel everyone is starring at me can someone please help
Fri, 18 Sep 2015
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Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries

I can understand your concern. Persistent anxiety and depressive symptoms that impair day to day functioning should never be ignored. Self medication, relaxation exercises can help but if the anxiety is causing problems in functioning and relationship then there is need to see a psychiatrist. For anxiety medicines like SSRIs as Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Escitalopram etc are used commonly. These medicines will help to decrease persistent anxiety and will improve the depressed mood. Apart from this for relief of symptoms of anxiety benzodiazepines or other drugs like propranolol can be used. These medicines can help to reduce symptoms in acute anxiety situations. Continue to do relaxation exercises and mediation and this will supplement the actions of medicines. Please visit a psychiatrist for evaluation and help.

Thanks, Take care

Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi
Psychiatrist
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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety Disorder And Depression

Hello thanks for asking from HCM for your health related queries I can understand your concern. Persistent anxiety and depressive symptoms that impair day to day functioning should never be ignored. Self medication, relaxation exercises can help but if the anxiety is causing problems in functioning and relationship then there is need to see a psychiatrist. For anxiety medicines like SSRIs as Fluoxetine, Paroxetine, Escitalopram etc are used commonly. These medicines will help to decrease persistent anxiety and will improve the depressed mood. Apart from this for relief of symptoms of anxiety benzodiazepines or other drugs like propranolol can be used. These medicines can help to reduce symptoms in acute anxiety situations. Continue to do relaxation exercises and mediation and this will supplement the actions of medicines. Please visit a psychiatrist for evaluation and help. Thanks, Take care Dr. Seikhoo Bishnoi Psychiatrist