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What Is The Treatment For Anxiety And Depression?

hi , my name is carmen i am 30 years of age and i am female , i have had was was expected anxiety , panic depression disorder , it all started after i had eclampsia 5 years ago and siezured , but now im seeing a different doctor that thinks i might have post eclampsia epeiepy , but last night , i was awake dreaming , i new i was but couldnt get out of my dream and a horrible feelimng was coming over my body , it lasted all night and woke up this morning tierd and spacy , i have been refered to a neuroligist but it could take 10 months to get in , im on pristuque 100 mg and kalma 2 mg 3 times a day please help im going out of my mind
Fri, 16 Jan 2015
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I can understand your concern. You are 30 years old female and have developed symptoms after developing eclampsia during pregnancy. Such complications are common after severe eclampsia. The symptoms of panic, anxiety are persisting even on medicines. You had severe anxiety and terror dreams in night and this could be due to panic disorder. You are currently on Desvenlafaxine and Alprazolam. Alprazolam is prescribed for symptomatic control of anxiety and panic. If desvenlafaxine is not working then medicines of SSRI group like Sertraline or other SNRI like Duloxetine can help to come out of these symptoms.

Try relaxation exercises and yoga to keep yourself relaxed. Have diets rich in proteins and complex carbs and low in fat. Start taking B12 supplements along with your medicines. Consult a psychiatrist for evaluation of your symptoms and prescription of drugs. The symptoms you have mentioned don't fall in diagnosis of epilepsy.

Thanks, hope this helps you. Take Care
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What Is The Treatment For Anxiety And Depression?

Hello thanks for asking from HCM I can understand your concern. You are 30 years old female and have developed symptoms after developing eclampsia during pregnancy. Such complications are common after severe eclampsia. The symptoms of panic, anxiety are persisting even on medicines. You had severe anxiety and terror dreams in night and this could be due to panic disorder. You are currently on Desvenlafaxine and Alprazolam. Alprazolam is prescribed for symptomatic control of anxiety and panic. If desvenlafaxine is not working then medicines of SSRI group like Sertraline or other SNRI like Duloxetine can help to come out of these symptoms. Try relaxation exercises and yoga to keep yourself relaxed. Have diets rich in proteins and complex carbs and low in fat. Start taking B12 supplements along with your medicines. Consult a psychiatrist for evaluation of your symptoms and prescription of drugs. The symptoms you have mentioned don t fall in diagnosis of epilepsy. Thanks, hope this helps you. Take Care