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Suggest Treatment For Severe Anxiety

Hi, my boyfriend is currently suffering from severe anxiety, but he doesn t have health insurance, so I am not sure what a good short-term solution is for him since it is taking a while to get signed up with Medi-Cal. He is a recovering alcoholic, so he doesn t want to be prescribed narcotics or anything that will make him sedated, but he would like to see if he could be helped with other psychotropic meds, like an SSRI. I really just want him to get feeling better, so I am seeking an option where he can be seen by a doctor ASAP. Can this be addressed with one of the healthcare magic doctors?
Thu, 26 Mar 2020
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Standard treatment for anxiety involves psychological counseling and therapy. This might include psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or a combination of therapy and counseling.

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most widely-used therapy for anxiety disorders. Research has shown it to be effective in the treatment of panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, among many other conditions.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family physician
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Suggest Treatment For Severe Anxiety

Hello Standard treatment for anxiety involves psychological counseling and therapy. This might include psychotherapy, such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or a combination of therapy and counseling. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most widely-used therapy for anxiety disorders. Research has shown it to be effective in the treatment of panic disorder, phobias, social anxiety disorder, and generalized anxiety disorder, among many other conditions. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Ajeet Singh, General & Family physician