Comments on: If you go to your MD for treatment of an anxiety disorder, and he prescribes something…? http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something Gid rid of your anxiety forever Mon, 17 May 2010 18:01:59 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: meggus31 http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something/comment-page-1#comment-5805 meggus31 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:50:59 +0000 http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something#comment-5805 It would be in your best interest. The meds you are prescribed are most likely tranquilizers, and they come with a risk of dependency. You say "anxiety disorder" - that makes even more sense for you to see a therapist also - to get to the root of it.<br><b>References : </b><br> It would be in your best interest. The meds you are prescribed are most likely tranquilizers, and they come with a risk of dependency. You say "anxiety disorder" – that makes even more sense for you to see a therapist also – to get to the root of it.
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]]> By: hcw_07 http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something/comment-page-1#comment-5804 hcw_07 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:32:59 +0000 http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something#comment-5804 If you have an occasional panic attack, yes an MD is fine. A mild anti-anxiety med should help. If this a more chronic, and you truly have General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), a psychiatrist is the best for diagnosing and treating. The shrink will recommend any therapy needed.<br><b>References : </b><br> If you have an occasional panic attack, yes an MD is fine. A mild anti-anxiety med should help.
If this a more chronic, and you truly have General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), a psychiatrist is the best for diagnosing and treating. The shrink will recommend any therapy needed.
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]]> By: CHRISTI http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something/comment-page-1#comment-5803 CHRISTI Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:26:59 +0000 http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something#comment-5803 I`m not sure if i can help u here or not , but ill give it a shot. Most of the time if its only anxiety disorder your MD. can help u , But if he feels its something more then yes u will need to see a therapist. In all honesty its really up to your doctor. I wish u luck and hope u feel better soon. Christi<br><b>References : </b><br> I`m not sure if i can help u here or not , but ill give it a shot. Most of the time if its only anxiety disorder your MD. can help u , But if he feels its something more then yes u will need to see a therapist. In all honesty its really up to your doctor. I wish u luck and hope u feel better soon.
Christi
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]]> By: TUTTI http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something/comment-page-1#comment-5802 TUTTI Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:05:59 +0000 http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something#comment-5802 No, you do not have to go to a therapist. I have been taking antidepressants for years and have never needed to see a therapist. However, if the antidepressants aren't completely effective, revisit your physician. You may need the help of a therapist to learn how to adjust your thinking.<br><b>References : </b><br>Personal experience No, you do not have to go to a therapist. I have been taking antidepressants for years and have never needed to see a therapist. However, if the antidepressants aren’t completely effective, revisit your physician. You may need the help of a therapist to learn how to adjust your thinking.
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]]> By: ksmith716 http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something/comment-page-1#comment-5801 ksmith716 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:28:59 +0000 http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something#comment-5801 If your MD prescribes meds you don't need to see a therapist unless the MD deems it necessary.<br><b>References : </b><br> If your MD prescribes meds you don’t need to see a therapist unless the MD deems it necessary.
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]]> By: ldb83 http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something/comment-page-1#comment-5800 ldb83 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:06:59 +0000 http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something#comment-5800 It depends on the anxiety disorder, and it depends on the medication. Medication alone is not an evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders. In fact, depending on the disorder, medication can interfere with therapy, which is supported as a more effective means of treating the disorder. Other times, a combination of the two is best. I think you should seek therapy. When it comes to anxiety disorders, you have to remember that medication treats the symptoms, not the disorder. If you want to get over the anxiety, you will probably need therapy(exposure therapy with elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychoeducation).<br><b>References : </b><br> It depends on the anxiety disorder, and it depends on the medication. Medication alone is not an evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders. In fact, depending on the disorder, medication can interfere with therapy, which is supported as a more effective means of treating the disorder. Other times, a combination of the two is best. I think you should seek therapy.

When it comes to anxiety disorders, you have to remember that medication treats the symptoms, not the disorder. If you want to get over the anxiety, you will probably need therapy(exposure therapy with elements of cognitive-behavioral therapy and psychoeducation).
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]]> By: donalore_43 http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something/comment-page-1#comment-5799 donalore_43 Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:44:59 +0000 http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something#comment-5799 No you cant be made to see a therapist. I am one. however, if you feel the need to talk without being judged by family or friends you may find a therapist helpful. Remember there are counceling centers at afforable rates or sliding scale if needed. donalore<br><b>References : </b><br> No you cant be made to see a therapist. I am one. however, if you feel the need to talk without being judged by family or friends you may find a therapist helpful. Remember there are counceling centers at afforable rates or sliding scale if needed. donalore
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]]> By: bmac http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something/comment-page-1#comment-5798 bmac Thu, 25 Feb 2010 06:14:59 +0000 http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something#comment-5798 You should, yes. Medication is not going to fix/cure your anxiety problem. Medication is only meant to be taken for a few days until you can get through whatever the situation is that is making you anxious. Like a death in your family. Most doctors will prescribe something to calm you so you can get through the funeral. That's it. You can't stay on it. That's just covering up the problem, it's not fixing it. Not fixing it will just make it worse. Go to a therapist/counselor and find out what is making you anxious and work through it. Then you not only won't need the medications, you won't have the problem either.<br><b>References : </b><br> You should, yes. Medication is not going to fix/cure your anxiety problem. Medication is only meant to be taken for a few days until you can get through whatever the situation is that is making you anxious. Like a death in your family. Most doctors will prescribe something to calm you so you can get through the funeral. That’s it. You can’t stay on it. That’s just covering up the problem, it’s not fixing it. Not fixing it will just make it worse.
Go to a therapist/counselor and find out what is making you anxious and work through it. Then you not only won’t need the medications, you won’t have the problem either.
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]]> By: lv100lv http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something/comment-page-1#comment-5797 lv100lv Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:48:59 +0000 http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something#comment-5797 No, your family physician can do just fine.<br><b>References : </b><br> No, your family physician can do just fine.
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]]> By: Matt W http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something/comment-page-1#comment-5796 Matt W Thu, 25 Feb 2010 05:21:59 +0000 http://www.stopthepanicnow.com/blog/anxiety-disorder-treatment/if-you-go-to-your-md-for-treatment-of-an-anxiety-disorder-and-he-prescribes-something#comment-5796 No it's not required. Sometimes a good idea though.<br><b>References : </b><br> No it’s not required. Sometimes a good idea though.
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