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Suggest Treatment For Severe Anxiety

My husband has strong anxiety issues. His doctor prescribed 50mg of Effexor once a day. It has only been a week. He sleeps constantly, not interested in anything, highly emotional, rarely talks, and just stares. He said he feels like he is sinking in mud and can't get out. It this normal after being on the med for only one week?
posted on Sat, 20 Jun 2015
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Welcome to HCM
We understand your concerns

I went through your details. From the prescribed medicine it seems that your husband had severe anxiety issues while he consulted the psychiatrist. He may also had been troubled with depression. For the initial weeks, feeling of lethargy and sinking sensation are common. You and other family members should motivate him to get up and do some exercises and house hold duties. Once he starts doing "something" the sinking effect will be cleared. You must consult the psychiatrist again for expert advise. I also suggest psychotherapy and life style changes to manage anxiety disorder.

If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR.
Make sure that you include every minute details possible.

Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications.
Good luck.
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Anxiety

Dear Welcome to HCM We understand your concerns I went through your details. From the prescribed medicine it seems that your husband had severe anxiety issues while he consulted the psychiatrist. He may also had been troubled with depression. For the initial weeks, feeling of lethargy and sinking sensation are common. You and other family members should motivate him to get up and do some exercises and house hold duties. Once he starts doing something the sinking effect will be cleared. You must consult the psychiatrist again for expert advise. I also suggest psychotherapy and life style changes to manage anxiety disorder. If you require more of my help in this aspect, please use this URL. http://goo.gl/aYW2pR. Make sure that you include every minute details possible. Hope this answers your query. Available for further clarifications. Good luck.