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2024-02-02 14:33:43
1.How long the Antidepressant treatment lasts for Generalized Anxiety Disorder? 2.is it hard to wean off antidepressants
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Start therapy side by side it will equip you deal with anxiety even when you are off medication All the best

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psychological intervention instead medicine treatment
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Answered2024-02-02 14:37:10

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Hi I appreciate that you reach out with concern 1)For generalized Anxiety Disorder there is no need for antidepressants. Definitely you need proper evaluation through psychodygnostic test to find out your ailment 2) no, you can gradually tapper off
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Usually coarse of treatment is 7 months followed by gradually tapering down medicine

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6 to 9 months And no it’s not hard to taper Do not follow hear say and talk to a psychiatrist

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