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be treated with psychological therapy, pharmacotherapy, or a combination of both. Cognitive behavioral therapy can be regarded as the psychotherapy with the highest level of evidence. First-line drugs are the selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors and serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors. Benzodiazepines are not recommended for routine use. Other treatment options include pregabalin, tricyclic antidepressants, buspirone, moclobemide, and others. After remission, medications should be [...] ## On this page
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NLM on X (formerly known as Twitter)NLM on FacebookNLM on YouTube [...] Whereas specific phobias, SAD, and separation anxiety disorder are common in younger people, PDA and GAD are relatively rare. There are some randomized, placebo-controlled studies of pharmacotherapy for anxiety disorders in children and adolescents showing efficacy of sertraline, fluoxetine, and duloxetine in young patients with GAD, of venlafaxine and paroxetine in SAD, and of sertraline, fluvoxamine, and fluoxetine in mixed samples, including patients with separation anxiety disorder, GAD,
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These symptoms must be present for at least six months in order to be diagnosed with the condition.
If you are concerned you may have SAD, talk with your doctor. Because people who suffer from SAD are at increased risk of developing depression and other mental health problems, proper diagnosis and treatment are important.
## Treatment options
The two most common treatment approaches for social anxiety disorder are cognitive behavioral therapy and prescription medications. [...] selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), such as paroxetine (Paxil) and sertraline (Zoloft)
serotonin-norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRIs), such as venlafaxine (Effexor).
These medications help normalize the levels of hormones in the brain that contribute to SAD. It may take up to three months of treatment before you notice the full effect of these medications on your symptoms, but you should begin to notice some benefit before then. [...] ### Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), a type of psychotherapy, is a first-line treatment for SAD. Trained professionals help you understand your triggers and learn coping strategies. The goal of CBT is to challenge your negative thoughts and learn behavioral strategies to overcome them.
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According to the NIMH, the accepted way to treat anxiety disorders is through a combination of psychotherapy and/or medication. There are other treatment and therapy options, and anxiety sufferers should work with their doctor to define the best therapy options for their specific type of disorder.
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### 1. Psychotherapy [...] Another treatment option is the well-known cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) method. Its goal is to re-educate people to think, behave and react differently to situations that previously would make them anxious. According to the NIMH, CBT can also help with social skills — a key to treating social disorders — by providing both individual and group CBT sessions.
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### 3. Medication
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## Managing anxiety
Some of the management options for anxiety disorders include:
learning about anxiety
mindfulness
relaxation techniques
correct breathing techniques
cognitive therapy
behaviour therapy
counselling
dietary adjustments
exercise
learning to be assertive
building self-esteem
structured problem solving
medication
support groups
### Learning about anxiety [...] Research studies have shown that psychological therapies, such as cognitive behaviour therapy, are much more effective than medications in managing anxiety disorders in the long term. Your doctor may prescribe a brief course of tranquillisers or antidepressants to help you deal with your symptoms while other treatment options are given a chance to take effect.
### Support groups and education [...] Anxiety disorders can affect a person’s ability to work, study and participate in other activities.
Recovery is possible with the appropriate treatment.
Some ways to manage anxiety disorders include learning about anxiety, mindfulness, relaxation techniques, correct breathing techniques, dietary adjustments, exercise, learning to be assertive, building self-esteem, cognitive therapy, exposure therapy, structured problem solving, medication and support groups.
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avoid long-term benzodiazepines for chronic anxiety disorders. Benzodiazepines can achieve long-term control but should be reserved for patients with refractory panic disorder and should generate a psychiatric referral for pharmacologic management review and potentially a psychotherapist for any additional nonpharmacologic treatment options. [...] Pharmacotherapy, cognitive and behavioral psychotherapy, and other psychological treatment modalities are all used to treat panic disorder. The 2011 American Psychiatric Association practice guideline for the treatment of patients with panic disorder strongly recommends SSRIs, other pharmacotherapy, or CBT as initial treatment. According to the guideline, there is insufficient evidence to recommend any of these pharmacological or psychosocial approaches as superior to the others, or to [...] Antidepressants that are not FDA-approved for the treatment of a given anxiety disorder, such as nefazodone and mirtazapine, still may be beneficial and are standard of care utilized by many practicing psychiatrists. Older antidepressants, such as TCAs and monoamine oxidase inhibitors (MAOIs), also are effective in the treatment of some anxiety disorders.
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## Treatment
Treatment decisions are based on how significantly generalized anxiety disorder is affecting your ability to function in your daily life. The two main treatments for generalized anxiety disorder are psychotherapy and medications. You may benefit most from a combination of the two. It may take some trial and error to discover which treatments work best for you.
### Psychotherapy [...] ### Psychotherapy
Also known as talk therapy or psychological counseling, psychotherapy involves working with a therapist to reduce your anxiety symptoms. Cognitive behavioral therapy is the most effective form of psychotherapy for generalized anxiety disorder. [...] Generally a short-term treatment, cognitive behavioral therapy focuses on teaching you specific skills to directly manage your worries and help you gradually return to the activities you've avoided because of anxiety. Through this process, your symptoms improve as you build on your initial success.
### Medications
Several types of medications are used to treat generalized anxiety disorder, including those below. Talk with your doctor about benefits, risks and possible side effects.
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One of the most effective types of therapy for anxiety is cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). And new research suggests that intensive CBT programs with short bursts of daily treatment can be just as effective as the traditional 12 to 20 weeks of weekly therapy. [...] ## How is anxiety treated?
The two main treatments for anxiety are psychotherapy and medications. It takes some time to figure out what treatment is right for you. Often, a combination of medication and therapy is most effective. [...] Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) is another therapeutic approach to treating anxiety. TMS is used to target specific areas in the brain with powerful magnets. This changes the brain’s electrical activity and can effectively restore the integrity of its wiring.
Researchers are also looking into how these therapies work together, comparing standard medication with other interventions such as physical exercise, mindfulness, yoga, and resilience training.
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A well-established, highly effective, and lasting treatment is called cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT. It focuses on identifying, understanding, and changing thinking and behavior patterns. Benefits are usually seen in 12 to 16 weeks, depending on the individual. [...] Integrating cognitive-behavioral techniques with concepts from Eastern meditation, dialectical behavioral therapy, or DBT, combines acceptance and change. DBT involves individual and group therapy to learn mindfulness, as well as skills for interpersonal effectiveness, tolerating distress, and regulating emotions. [...] A form of CBT, exposure therapy is a process for reducing fear and anxiety responses. In therapy, a person is gradually exposed to a feared situation or object, learning to become less sensitive over time. This type of therapy has been found to be particularly effective for obsessive-compulsive disorder and phobias.
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy (VRE)\