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Sudden Anxiety
I have very bad anxiety since 4-5 days , I have no idea how it started but it is not going away.
I am already on 1.25 Olanzapine , Librax and levosulpiride due to some stomach issue. I have taken two 0.5 MG clonazopam in total in 5 days
Please help me what else can I do ?
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There isnt enough information here, ideally you ought be evaluated further and at the end of your consult, be well informed about the possible causation and further management of your condition.
While there's not enough information for a personalized opinion, if you're still struggling with current medicines, consider contacting your psychiatrist or take a second opinion.
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contact prescribing doctor or persue second opinion.
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avoid unsupervised changes to prescription
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If you are already on medications and your symptoms are worsening, you might want to consult your psychiatrist again for review and get your drug dosages adjusted as per needs. It's not advisable to increase medication dose on your own without consulting the doctor.
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consult a psychiatrist
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Your symptoms of acute anxiety over the past 4-5 days could be due to multiple factors, including stress, medication side effects, or an emerging anxiety disorder. Olanzapine at 1.25 mg is a low dose, often not sufficient to manage acute anxiety unless part of a broader plan. Librax and levosulpiride can also affect mood and gut-brain interaction.
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1. Consult a psychiatrist for a detailed evaluation - you may require a short-term increase in antianxiety support or a change in your medication.
2. Avoid taking clonazepam on your own - it’s helpful for acute relief but should be prescribed regularly only under supervision.
3. Ask your doctor if SSRIs or SNRIs (like escitalopram or venlafaxine) are appropriate for long-term anxiety management.
4. Rule out physical causes: thyroid function, B12 levels, and electrolyte imbalances can also mimic or worsen anxiety.
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a. Avoid self-medicating with sedatives like clonazepam, as dependency risk increases.
b. Consider lifestyle support: deep breathing, limiting caffeine, and ensuring sleep hygiene.
c. Track your symptoms, triggers, and medication effects in a diary to share during the consultation.
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It sounds like your body and mind are in a heightened state of stress, and the sudden spike in anxiety could be linked to medication interactions, underlying health fears, or unresolved emotional triggers. Since you’re already on medications that affect the nervous system (Olanzapine, Librax, Levosulpiride), it’s important to consult your psychiatrist for any adjustments.
Meanwhile, you can practice daily grounding techniques (like the 3-3-3 rule: 3 things you see, hear, and feel), deep breathing for 5 minutes every few hours, and limit health-related Googling or spiraling thoughts. Keep a journal of your symptoms, sleep, and food to identify patterns. Anxiety is often a signal, not a sentence—it’s treatable.
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Hi there,
A detailed medical and psychiatric history is to be taken in every case.The reason for the prescribed medications is not clear.
There is also need to get Blood investigations like Thyroid profile, Sugar,BP and some other tests.
Also psychological interventions are also to be included in the management.
Do discuss with your treating doctor.
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