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Suggestions for anti anxiety
Can someone suggest OTC medicine for long term treatment of anxiety other than SSRI and Benzo ?I Have tried ssri they seem to have a swdatinf effect on me
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Hi,
OTC medications are not advisable for Anxiety.
Best non medical treatment is relaxation techniques, counselling, CBT, talk therapy etc.
Anxiety
Anxiety is a very common part of our life. We should know how to deal with it and learn coping skills, as life keeps throwing challenges at us.
Next Steps
Consult a mental health professional for better guidance and management
Health Tips
Tips to overcome Anxiety
1 Learn relaxation techniques like slow deep diaphragmatic breathing, progressive muscle relaxation technique
2. Practice yoga and meditation
3. Practice mindfulness
4. Regular physical exercise
5. Avoid alcohol and smoking
6. Good balanced diet
7. Good night sleep
8. Quality family time
9. Good social network
10. Keep yourself occupied with work that you love
All the best be happy 💐💐
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Hi
Anxiety is just a symptom. Firstly you need to get evaluated why are u having anxiety. Various types of therapies and medications are available depending upon your diagnosis. So the first step would be a proper diagnosis to decide line of treatment both medications and psychological therapies
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