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Generalised anxiety disorder
I am diagnosed with GAD and started on escitalopram 10mg hs. I am going to have an exam in 3 months time and doctor asked to continue it for 3 months. Can i stop the medication if i feel better in 3 or 4 weeks. Should i taper it before stopping and how to taper. I was afraid after reading side effects of escitalopram especially sexual side effects
Dont think too much.Doctors are all well aware of the effects and side effects of every medicine.Do not self medicate.If u have feel better then dont stop medicine, go through ur doctor and ask him.
Consult psychologist for GAD.Counselling sessions help u to cope up with worse situation.
Health Tips
for overall health
1.sleep 8 hrs at night.
2.avoid too much social media.
3.avoid too much use of mobile pc laptop.
4.avoid mobile pc 1hr before sleep.
5.before sleep may hear good music,or read a good book or can watch a good movie.
6.workout daily or regular morning walk or join gym.
7.Share ur thoughts with ur parents or good friends.
8.Concentrate on ur work,study,passion, hobby.
9.Maintain proper diet.
10.Take proper protein supplement and some time multivitamines.
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