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Suggest Treatment For Anxiety Disorder And Hypochondria
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Sat, 15 Nov 2014
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Question : hello i suffer from anixety disorder and am a hypochondria and i have hypertension and on medication for my blood pressure. But i always have this weird feeling in my head like its like a really weird feeling its not a pressure or anything it just feels weird and it makes me clench my jaw all the time.
just to add on i have had ct scans this years dont remember when but i was told they where normal so i dont know if something in my brain or bones cause the feeling moves from different locations of my head and i feel like am about to have a stroke i think i dont really know how to explain but its really hard living with this its usually happens all day rather am stressed or not and it usually is worst when the days after i drink alcohol
just to add on i have had ct scans this years dont remember when but i was told they where normal so i dont know if something in my brain or bones cause the feeling moves from different locations of my head and i feel like am about to have a stroke i think i dont really know how to explain but its really hard living with this its usually happens all day rather am stressed or not and it usually is worst when the days after i drink alcohol
Brief Answer:
Common among people with anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
Non specific sensation and pain like feeling are very common among people with anxiety disorder. Especially as you have hypochondriasis and also the CT scan has come normal, it goes more in favour of anxiety disorder. It suggests that your anxiety is not yet well controlled and you need proper treatment. This is a disorder of anxiety and occurs cause of imbalance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. especially serotonin, nor adrenaline, and dopamine to some extent. Medicines are the best options to take care of these symptoms. Paroxetine is the the most popular medicine and my drug of choice. I generally prescribe my patients 12.5 mg per day at night which takes care of anxiety symptoms. Also certain medicines like propranolol and clonazepam can be give as required when there is an exacerbation of symptoms.
Also there is an option of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This therapy is taken by either a psychologist or a psychiatrist in which the therapist identifies impaired cognitions (Thoughts) and try to correct them. They are 15-20 min weekly session and there should be around 8-10 sessions to help you with your symptoms.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
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Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
Common among people with anxiety
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for choosing health care magic for posting your query.
I have gone through your question in detail and I can understand what you are going through.
Non specific sensation and pain like feeling are very common among people with anxiety disorder. Especially as you have hypochondriasis and also the CT scan has come normal, it goes more in favour of anxiety disorder. It suggests that your anxiety is not yet well controlled and you need proper treatment. This is a disorder of anxiety and occurs cause of imbalance of certain neurotransmitters in the brain. especially serotonin, nor adrenaline, and dopamine to some extent. Medicines are the best options to take care of these symptoms. Paroxetine is the the most popular medicine and my drug of choice. I generally prescribe my patients 12.5 mg per day at night which takes care of anxiety symptoms. Also certain medicines like propranolol and clonazepam can be give as required when there is an exacerbation of symptoms.
Also there is an option of cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT). This therapy is taken by either a psychologist or a psychiatrist in which the therapist identifies impaired cognitions (Thoughts) and try to correct them. They are 15-20 min weekly session and there should be around 8-10 sessions to help you with your symptoms.
Hope I am able to answer your concerns.
If you have any further query, I would be glad to help you.
If not, you may close the discussion and if possible you may rate the answer for me, so that I get a good feedback.
In future if you wish to contact me directly, you can use the below mentioned link:
bit.ly/dr-srikanth-reddy
Wish you good health,
Kind regards
Dr. Srikanth Reddy M.D.
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