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18 year old with anxiety.

2017-12-22 17:19:50
Hello My 18 year old has been on 4 different ssri's for anxiety. Currently he is on Citalopram for 4 months. (20mg) He has had no relief from anxiety and sleeps all day.Up all night. Should he increase dose or change meds. Do they even work for his age. His anxiety is mainly social. He has not been able to work or attend school.
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He needs mental and emotional support. Counselling or therapy can help him deal with his anxiety. Medical will give symptomatic relief. He needs to discover himself. Long term counselling can help immensely.

Answered2017-12-24 13:27:37

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