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Anxiety issues, fear of flying & heights
I have a fear of heights and anxiety issues. This has resulted in me developing a fear of flying also. In a couple of weeks I will have to take a flight and this situation is unavoidable. Can some medication be prescribed for my problem.
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Anxiety and phobia can be treated with medication and cognitive behavioral therapy .start as soon as possible .meet a psychiatrist sooner
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You can take some medication to decrease the anxiety for symptomatic relief and also to start psychotherapy for phobia. You can get the medicine consulting psychiatrist online and in person.
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Ms. Juhi Parashar
Counselling Psychologist
11 yrs exp
Gurgaon
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Yes medicine is an option definitely but you will respond very well to psychotherapy and counseling where we target to minimize your anxiety in situations where u feel negative and escape is difficult
Consult with me or any psychologist for same
All the best
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