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Suggest Ways To Manage Anxiety

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Posted on Tue, 11 Aug 2015
Question: I am having anxiety and I am not sure how to control it?
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Answered by Dr. Shubham Mehta (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
drugs, relaxation exercises.

Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to HCM.

I understand your concerns.

There are medicines like SSRIs (paroxetine, escitalopram) (prescription drug)which can help to control anxiety.

Apart from medicines,
You can practice relaxation exercises like deep breathing and meditation.
Avoid anxiety provoking substances like tea, coffee, alcohol and nicotine.
Do not keep ruminating over issues.
Indulge in religious practices.

Hope this helps.
Take care.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Ways To Manage Anxiety

Brief Answer: drugs, relaxation exercises. Detailed Answer: Hello Welcome to HCM. I understand your concerns. There are medicines like SSRIs (paroxetine, escitalopram) (prescription drug)which can help to control anxiety. Apart from medicines, You can practice relaxation exercises like deep breathing and meditation. Avoid anxiety provoking substances like tea, coffee, alcohol and nicotine. Do not keep ruminating over issues. Indulge in religious practices. Hope this helps. Take care. Thanks.