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How Can I Manage And Cure Several Kind Of Phobias And Severe Anxiety Completely On My Own?
Question: i am facing several kind of phobias.
1st one is i always imagine that i got stucked in a cave or a box or a close tight movement place where i am unable to breath and unable to get out for air.
2nd one is to travel , it makes me panic or uncomfortable to travel and this increases, if i think i have to go with family having extra luggages.
3rd one is of responsiblity , it makes me anxious to think about whole responsiblity for taking care of my age old parents,grand parent and small kids.i also afraid to go out of home town even for business purpose i think if there will be an emergency then who will take care of them.
4th one is of social nature, i like to avoid people and social gathereings though residing in a small town it is merely impossible to do this. My small talk in any social gathering leads to arguments and i end up making enemies or irritate people.
though i play cricket on sundays but thats not my group.
how to cure myself from these ?
1st one is i always imagine that i got stucked in a cave or a box or a close tight movement place where i am unable to breath and unable to get out for air.
2nd one is to travel , it makes me panic or uncomfortable to travel and this increases, if i think i have to go with family having extra luggages.
3rd one is of responsiblity , it makes me anxious to think about whole responsiblity for taking care of my age old parents,grand parent and small kids.i also afraid to go out of home town even for business purpose i think if there will be an emergency then who will take care of them.
4th one is of social nature, i like to avoid people and social gathereings though residing in a small town it is merely impossible to do this. My small talk in any social gathering leads to arguments and i end up making enemies or irritate people.
though i play cricket on sundays but thats not my group.
how to cure myself from these ?
Brief Answer:
The symptoms suggest anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The symptoms you've mentioned suggest some underlying anxiety. Anticipatory anxiety is resulting in such uncontrollable thoughts.
Since these thoughts are resulting in impairment in your functioning in social and job situations so its better to consult a psychiatrist for evaluation. Medicines and relaxation exercises are needed for proper treatment.
Medicines like Sertraline or Fluoxetine or Escitalopram etc., can be used in such anxiety and will surely help you. The drugs are safe to use and have no serious side effects. You can start taking treatment and in around 4 weeks you will start seeing improvement.
Please visit a psychiatrist for evaluation and opinion.
Please let me know if you need more assistance.
Thanks.
The symptoms suggest anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The symptoms you've mentioned suggest some underlying anxiety. Anticipatory anxiety is resulting in such uncontrollable thoughts.
Since these thoughts are resulting in impairment in your functioning in social and job situations so its better to consult a psychiatrist for evaluation. Medicines and relaxation exercises are needed for proper treatment.
Medicines like Sertraline or Fluoxetine or Escitalopram etc., can be used in such anxiety and will surely help you. The drugs are safe to use and have no serious side effects. You can start taking treatment and in around 4 weeks you will start seeing improvement.
Please visit a psychiatrist for evaluation and opinion.
Please let me know if you need more assistance.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
I am also facing mood swings, if I do any work concentratly and if some one disturbs me I easily get angry and irritated. to avoid or delay some important work I play chess and I am addicted to it. I am always confused and I always think about what the other people will think or reply in certain cases.
Brief Answer:
These symptoms are part of anxiety only.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The worsening of mood, irritability and mood swings are also part of depression secondary of anxiety. The depression is resulting in irritability and mood swings. This will improve with the medicines definitely.
The ideas like others are judging you or anticipation that what will happen in future or anticipation about anxiety provoking situations etc., are due to anxiety only.
Just remain assured that with proper treatment you will definitely come out of these symptoms.
Please don't hesitate to ask again for more clarifications.
Thanks.
These symptoms are part of anxiety only.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
The worsening of mood, irritability and mood swings are also part of depression secondary of anxiety. The depression is resulting in irritability and mood swings. This will improve with the medicines definitely.
The ideas like others are judging you or anticipation that what will happen in future or anticipation about anxiety provoking situations etc., are due to anxiety only.
Just remain assured that with proper treatment you will definitely come out of these symptoms.
Please don't hesitate to ask again for more clarifications.
Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
what medicines should I have to take? and their frequency and duration of consumption? what treatment should I have to go for? can I consult a psychiatrist in August ? can you refer a name in Mumbai? why is this anxiety happening to me? what is the proper way to ask about my problem to someone?
Brief Answer:
Escitalopram is usually preferred for anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
For the patients presenting with similar clinical picture I usually choose Escitalopram. The starting dose of 5 mg after breakfast once a day for a week followed by 10 mg after breakfast single dose per day. The drug helps to control anxiety symptoms in most individuals in around 3-4 weeks. The medicine is given for around 8-12 weeks depending upon response and then the doses can be reduced gradually.
Anxiety can happen without any specific reason. Birth factors, genetics, environmental factors, psychological stressors etc all work collectively to result in anxiety.
Consult a psychiatrist and discuss about your symptoms. This is the best way to seek treatment and help.
Thanks.
Escitalopram is usually preferred for anxiety.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
For the patients presenting with similar clinical picture I usually choose Escitalopram. The starting dose of 5 mg after breakfast once a day for a week followed by 10 mg after breakfast single dose per day. The drug helps to control anxiety symptoms in most individuals in around 3-4 weeks. The medicine is given for around 8-12 weeks depending upon response and then the doses can be reduced gradually.
Anxiety can happen without any specific reason. Birth factors, genetics, environmental factors, psychological stressors etc all work collectively to result in anxiety.
Consult a psychiatrist and discuss about your symptoms. This is the best way to seek treatment and help.
Thanks.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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