Suggest Treatment For Severe Anxiety And Depression

Posted on Mon, 25 Jan 2016

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Question : Hello Sir, Im a Orthopaedic Surgeon, pracising in a pvt setup in my homecity,And my practice is running well.No any big problem in it at present. But due to some constant anxeity of many years .. of how to start my own setup, patient ups and down, etc..leaded me in to starnge psyciharty problem.
im alright almost, but have feeling of losing my mind. many times i felt cut from enviorment, myself or i think Its Depersonilazaion type symptoms. i do my all routiene activites well, fully enthusiastic in life, not depressed, but the feeling of these symptoms make me always worried, and i afraid of what will happen to my wife and 3 kids. please please please tell me only that you will be alright.

Answered by Dr. Ashish Mittal (23 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You are having anxiety problem

Detailed Answer:
Hello Dr xxxxxxxxx

from your query it is clear that you are having
anxiety
excessive worry
restlessness
feeling of insecurity
depersonalisation symptoms

All these are present in generalised anxiety disorder. Certain level of anxiety common and considered normal in every individual. But when it starts affecting personal and professional life like in your case, it needs treatment.

Anxiety is common problem and affect more than 5% population who need treatment. I myself have many doctor under treatment for anxiety. They improved significantly after treatment and achieved comfort in routine life.

For treatment talk therapy like CBT (cognitive behaviour therapy) and medical treatment with SSRI medicines like paroxetine is helpful. You can meet personally with nearby psychiatrist for treatment as treatment given after inperson evaluation.

Hope it will help you.
Take care

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