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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Anxiety About The Inability To Understand, Read, Write And Speak, Low Self-esteem, Migraines, Negative Thinking And Overthinking

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Posted on Fri, 17 Dec 2021
Question: I have been suffering from the following symptoms for last 12 years:
1. TOO MUCH ANXIETY ABOUT INABILITY TO UNDERSTAND/READ/WRITE/SPEAK(BASIC LEARNING RELATED THINGS).
2. TOO MUCH RIGID AND UNABLE TO ACCEPT THE FACTS
3. I FEEL EVERY CONCEPT IS COMPLEX AND BEYOND MY CAPABILITY TO UNDERSTAND WHICH MAKES ME TOO MUCH ANXIOUS
3. VERY LOW SELF-ESTEEM/SELF-CONFIDENCE
4. TOO MUCH NEGATIVITY
5. MIGRAINE HEADACHE
6. OVERTHINKING ETC.

All above symptoms have made me completely dull, poor performing at work, anxious, lazy, future dependent(God will reward me for my suffering) etc.
I would like you to pull me out of the deep well of the above symptoms.....
Please help me Sir............
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Consultation

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

What you describe is consistent with Generalized Anxiety Disorder.

The treatment for this is twofold: a combination of an SSRI medication such as Lexapro/Prozac/Zoloft along with weekly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with a licensed therapist. I would seek consultation with a local Psychiatrist to explore medication options, and with a local therapist to explore options for CBT.

Regards
Dr. Sheppe

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (32 hours later)
Thank you very much, Dr. Sheppe for your prompt reply.

I forgot to mention few symptoms:
1. I am highly sensitive
2. I spend too much time in thinking rather than taking action/implementation
3. I have stage fear with body tremor
4. Poor Recalling Memory
5. Severe Confusion
6. Cognitive Impairment
I was very brilliant before I started developing these symptoms but now I am very dull and poor performing at work. I am not able to concentrate on my work because I keep thinking about when will I get rid of these symptoms. I fill as if I closed all the doors of getting cured.
Can SSRI medication improve my confidence level?
How many sessions of CBT usually required to get back on the track?
I was wondering if you could suggest mood booster and confidence booster techniques, diet etc.

Thank you very much, Sir.
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (16 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
1. Can SSRI medication improve my confidence level?

Yes, absolutely.

2. How many sessions of CBT usually required to get back on the track?

A standard course of treatment is between 12-16 sessions, one per week.

Dr. Sheppe
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T
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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (4 hours later)
Thank you very much, Dr. Sheppe Sir

Appart from Generalized Anxiety Disorder, do you see any other disorder?

What do you suggest how would I go ahead?

Do you provide paid e-therapy(e-CBT) through e-mail/chat/video?

Thank you very much Dr. Sheppe Sir.
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (19 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
No other disorder.

I would seek consultation with a local Psychiatrist to explore medication options, and with a local therapist to explore options for CBT.

I do not provide therapy online, this must be done in-person to be effective.

Dr. Sheppe
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D
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Follow up: Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (2 days later)
Thank you very much Dr. Sheppe Sir,

When should re-consult you?

I will consult a local psychiatrist meantime.

Thank you very much
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Answered by Dr. Alexander H. Sheppe (3 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Followup

Detailed Answer:
Feel free to write anytime with questions of concerns!

For now, please rate and close this answer thread.

Dr. Sheppe
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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Suggest Treatment For Chronic Anxiety About The Inability To Understand, Read, Write And Speak, Low Self-esteem, Migraines, Negative Thinking And Overthinking

Brief Answer: Consultation Detailed Answer: Hello, What you describe is consistent with Generalized Anxiety Disorder. The treatment for this is twofold: a combination of an SSRI medication such as Lexapro/Prozac/Zoloft along with weekly cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) with a licensed therapist. I would seek consultation with a local Psychiatrist to explore medication options, and with a local therapist to explore options for CBT. Regards Dr. Sheppe