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Suggest Remedies To Manage Anxiety Along With Lexapro Dosage

My father suffers from anxiety, he is on 10mg of Lexapro daily but still has anxious feelings on days after he has a little extra activity than usual. Is there any thing in addition you could recommend not necessarily another medication, Example meditation, etc.
Thu, 2 Nov 2023
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Hello,

Your father is suggested to take a minimum of 8 hours quality sleep. Inadequate sleep triggers anxiety. He should give some time in the morning as well as in the evening to take a walk and relax by listening to some good music or meditating. Aroma therapy is also good to reduce anxiety. It will be good if he gets connected to a physical therapist, CBT and massage therapy works well to help people get relaxed. He should take berries, fruits and steamed veggies. Green tea, almonds, yogurt, eggs, etc., help to reduce anxiety. He should avoid smoking, alcohol, caffeine, drugs, etc. They can trigger the symptoms of anxiety.

Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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Suggest Remedies To Manage Anxiety Along With Lexapro Dosage

Hello, Your father is suggested to take a minimum of 8 hours quality sleep. Inadequate sleep triggers anxiety. He should give some time in the morning as well as in the evening to take a walk and relax by listening to some good music or meditating. Aroma therapy is also good to reduce anxiety. It will be good if he gets connected to a physical therapist, CBT and massage therapy works well to help people get relaxed. He should take berries, fruits and steamed veggies. Green tea, almonds, yogurt, eggs, etc., help to reduce anxiety. He should avoid smoking, alcohol, caffeine, drugs, etc. They can trigger the symptoms of anxiety. Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician