Alternative Medicine For Anxiety
GAD; Anxiety disorder
Treatment
The goal of treatment is to help you function well during day-to-day life. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medications are the mainstays of treatment.
Medications are an important part of treatment. Once you start them, do not suddenly stop without talking with your health care provider. Medications that may be used include:
- Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) are usually the first choice in medications. Serotonin-norepinephrine...
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Source: Medifocus Guidebook on: Complementary Cancer Therapies
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Source: National Cancer Institute
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