Posted by SLS on April 1, 2012, at 6:16:25
In reply to Re: Anxiety medication, posted by MelanieG on March 31, 2012, at 21:06:27
> But I worry I will become dependent and my 'nerves' will never level off on their own.
CBT psyhcotherapy is often helpful, but might not be sufficient to treat severe GAD.
People who have Major Depressive Disorder rely on (are dependent on) antidepressants. So what? People with diabetes rely on (are dependent on) insulin. So what? Will your nerves "settle" down so that you can remove the GAD drug treatments? It is very much possible. For now, take things one step at a time and make decisions as you go along depending on the path your symptoms take.
I forgot to mention propranolol. This drug can help with the physical automomic symptoms of anxiety: hand tremors, heart palpitations, elevated heart rate, dry mouth, blurred vision, chest pain, sweating, fellings of suffocation, muscle tension, headaches, back pain, dizziness, etc.
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I dream of things that never were and ask why not.- George Bernard Shaw
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