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2017-08-29 12:02:33
Suffering anxiety disorder for more than 7 years. I have been on Paroxetine 12.5 mg twice a day and lonacen -.25 twice a day or SOS. I have been a pot smoker for around 20 years. Please advise, a better medication. Thanks
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It would be in your best interest to quit pot smoking and add psychological counselling to your treatment. It'll teach you how to manage anxiety better, feel more confident in areas where you feel anxious, develop skills which will help you to improve your self esteem and work towards your dreams.
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Please see a counselling psychologist in your city.
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Pot smoking can lead to anxiety attacks.

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