GAD; Anxiety disorder
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:
The selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) category of drugs have been on the scene for over 20 years since it was discovered that... Read more »
Most people feel anxious or depressed during difficult times. Feelings of sadness, loneliness, fear, and anxiety are normal, and they... Read more »
When it comes to treating anxiety conditions most therapists prefer to be optimistic about the outcomes. There are good reasons for this;... Read more »
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You can stop feeling like it's your fault that you haven't found an antidepressant that works. Not that you should have ever felt that way... Read more »
I am an artist and writer who has suffered from anxiety and mood swings since I was a young girl. I've got social anxiety, performance anxiety, and... Read more »
There are a number of different medications that are currently used to treat anxiety disorders. Antidepressants, although originally intended to... Read more »
for anxiety normally consists of a combination of medication and cognitive behavior therapy. But for many people, another aspect of treatment might... Read more »
This is a study to compare a new drug, LY686017, with Paxil (paroxetine) and a placebo in the treatment of social anxiety disorder. This national... Read more »
Researchers at the Imperial College School of Medicine have found that Lyrica (pregabalin) is effective in treating generalized anxiety disorder... Read more »