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Asked for male, 23 years old from Deoghar
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please inform
firstly why did you begin with treatment
and since how long have you been taking it
usually psychiatric medicines should be stopped by tapering the dose , not immediately.
and please remove this thought from. your head that you are sick or addicted.
your doctor may once again begin you with the medicines and then stop them slowly tapering the dose, this way you won't have so much trouble even after stopping the medicine fully.
firstly why did you begin with treatment
and since how long have you been taking it
usually psychiatric medicines should be stopped by tapering the dose , not immediately.
and please remove this thought from. your head that you are sick or addicted.
your doctor may once again begin you with the medicines and then stop them slowly tapering the dose, this way you won't have so much trouble even after stopping the medicine fully.
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Social anxiety disorder, also called social phobia, is an anxiety disorder in which a person has an excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations. Anxiety (intense nervousness) and self-consciousness arise from a fear of being closely watched, judged, and criticized by others. Symptoms include: Tremors, feeling anxious or nervous, sense of panic, sweating, increased heartbeat, feeling of impending doom, stomach discomfort, dizziness etc These can be debilitating. If the anxiety us overwhe...more
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Hi.
Please consult with your doctor before stopping the medication. The dosage should be tapered according to your symptoms. Also consult with a psychologist to help you manage your symptoms without medicines in the long run. It will help prevent relapse and maintain your wellbeing.
Please consult with your doctor before stopping the medication. The dosage should be tapered according to your symptoms. Also consult with a psychologist to help you manage your symptoms without medicines in the long run. It will help prevent relapse and maintain your wellbeing.
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It is advisable to take the medicine as prescribed by your treating doctor as the treating doctor has assessed your condition face to face. But, also try considering non pharmacological means like some counseling sessions which would help you control your anxiety on long run, which would further enhance your confidence levels. Your doubts are genuine as the medicine has addiction potential when used more than 4 weeks. So,again discuss the same issue with your treating doctor.
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