GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER
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Over the short term, a group of
tranquilizers called benzodiazepines, such as clonazepam (Klonipin)
may help ease the symptoms of generalized anxiety disorder.
Sometimes antidepressant drugs, such as amitryptiline (Elavil), or
selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as fluoxetine
(Prozac) or sertraline (Zoloft), are also used.
Psychotherapy can be effective in treating generalized anxiety
disorder. The therapy may take many forms. In some cases,
psychodynamically-oriented psychotherapy can help patients work
through this anxiety and solve problems in their lives. Cognitive
behavioral therapy aims to reshape the way people perceive and react
to potential stressors in their lives. Relaxation techniques have
also been used in treatment, as well as in prevention efforts. |
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