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Anxiety disorders require treatment. Simply trying to talk oneself out of anxiety is as futile as trying to talk oneself out of a heart or stomach problem. Most anxiety disorders, especially phobias, respond well to treatment. They may, however, require long-term treatment. For instance, one study reported that two-thirds of patients with GAD who were treated for only 6 weeks had a recurrence, and half of these patients required additional medications. Nevertheless, most patients do not...
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Expert & Community Posts
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder: What You Need to Know
By Jerilyn Ross, M.A., L.I.C.S.W. , Health Expert...America (ADAA) does not endorse or promote any specific medications or treatments. Read more »
The Difference Between Obsessions and Compulsions
By Eileen Bailey , Health Expert...It is an anxiety disorder and can be treated with medications and behavioral therapy. Read more »
Living with depression?
By Ask the Expert Patient , Health Expert...others do best with a combination of therapy and medications. Into that, add the fact that... Read more »
My history with antidepressants
By Deborah Gray , Health Expert...the file, and diagnosed me with mild to moderate Obsessive Compulsive Disorder. Because of this,... Read more »
The Differences Between Anxiety & Panic
By Jerry Kennard , Health Expert...such as phobias, generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD),... Read more »
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Anxiety Disorders: Highlights
...study that found that babies born to mothers who took selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) drugs after the 20th week of pregnancy had an increased risk for serious lung problems. In 2005,... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Medications
MedicationsUntil recently, the anti-anxiety drugs known as benzodiazepines were the primary medications for anxiety. Increasingly, antidepressants, particularly the selective serotonin-reuptake... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Risk Factors
...emotional disorder, particularly depression, before the traumatic event are at higher risk for PTSD.Drug or alcohol abuseA family history of anxietyA history of abuse, particularly that which... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Complications
...specific anxiety disorders and substance abuse:Some people with GAD and panic disorders may use alcohol or drugs to self-medicate.Social phobia appears to pose a particular risk for alcohol abuse.... Read more »Anxiety Disorders: Causes
CausesA person's genetics, biochemistry, environment, history, and psychological profile all seem to contribute to the development of anxiety disorders. Most people with these disorders seem to have... Read more »
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