GENERALIZED ANXIETY DISORDER

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Hello everyone,

I\'m reaching out to this community in hopes of gaining some insights and advice regarding my ongoing struggle with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), particularly with finding the right medication.

Over the past several months, I\'ve been on a journey with various antidepressants, including Sertraline, Cymbalta, and Lexapro (Escitalopram). I dedicated about 12 weeks each to Sertraline and Cymbalta, but had to stop them due to excessive fatigue. Lexapro was tried for about a week but led to the same issue.

My doctor has suggested Vortioxetine and Anafranil as alternatives, but I am apprehensive as I\'ve read about similar fatigue side effects. The only drug that didn&rsquo;t cause fatigue was Wellbutrin, but it increased my anxiety and caused constipation and nausea.

The main struggle I have with my GAD is persistent jaw pain and headaches. These symptoms have been particularly challenging to manage, and they significantly impact my daily life.

I\'m seeking advice or experi

Psy. Kashmala · Answer

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Asma Laghari · Answer

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Kainat Khan · Answer

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Ms. Nazma Sahar · Answer

u don't need medication u only need therapy and counseling sessions with follow ups

Sadaf Younas · Answer

as you said you faced fatigue due to taken some medicine..these are the side effects of these medicine.kindly book online session for complete information.thnx

Mahnoor · Answer

for anxiety you must have  therapy. medicine is good for physical symptoms but therapy can help in management

Ms. Farhat Jan · Answer

book appointment

Gulelala Bashir · Answer

its good to see your insight about your issue..but why you started medicine instead of psychotheraputic treatment?? but for now don't skip medicine by your own..firstly start psychotheraputic treatment and with that your therapist make plan and will guide you how to leave

Rubab Afzal · Answer

Looking at your case as you mentioned about persistent jaw pain indicates that you are having panic attacks and headaches indicate that you have racing thoughts so for both symptoms you need to take medication but keep your psychiatrist well informed about your condition. For anxiety you need to work on it with the support of psychologist because there are many reasons behind anxiety and when reason is well known that treatment and management become easier. You can consult me I am available

Syeda Sakina Zehra · Answer

Consult a good psychologist for your issue.counselling and therapies  are free of any side effects.You can book online sessions.

Ayesha Mehboob · Answer

kindly book your session you need therapies

Dr. Zainab Waheed · Answer

kindly consult me for cognitive behavior therapy. I hope it will be helpful for you to overcome anxiety symptoms

Ms Komal Aziz · Answer

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Asad Raza · Answer

please consult psychiatrist for management of medication, I suggest to seek psychological help like CBT from a clinical psychologist for symptoms management. Medication along with psychotherapy is most effective for management of GAD.
you may book an online appointment for detailed assessment and treatment.

Ms. Shehzana Valliani · Answer

medication will only subside the pain, however if you want to work the emotional wounds which is causing GRNERALIZED Anxiety than you need to start therapy to put marham on these wounds.

Aishah Siddiqa · Answer

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Ms. Ayesha Pervaiz · Answer

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Haseeba Iftikhar · Answer

with medication you also need psychotherapy to manage your anxiety

Air Commodore (R) Mumtaz Hussain · Answer

needs psychological assessment and counseling sessions

Amna Waqar · Answer

hello!
hope u r fine!
kindly book online appointment for detail discussion
thank you.

Muhammad Ashfaq Shaikh · Answer

You treatment is not possible only by medicine. You also need psychotherapy counseling, social motivation activities than you come out from symptoms and get to recovery. please get appointment for through check up and psychological assessment for complete and proper treatment.

Ms. Mehwish Ishfaq · Answer

GAD can be treated using psychotherapy without any side effect. for detailed assessment and management book and appointment.

Farhana Shams · Answer

u should consult a clinical psychologist for PSYCHOTHERAPY as well. Only medicines won't work to resolve ur issue.

Ehsan Zafar Awan · Answer

Bro I have treated thousands of patients who were hopeless due to medicine. Look medicine effect is temporary. You need proper psychological treatment so that we settle down the network of thoughts in brain causing psychological problems and you may heal permanently. Book my appointment through Marham

Squadron Leader Ahmed Salman · Answer

I wanna appreciate your efforts for treatment through medication. It&rsquo;s suggested that please consult an expert n experienced psychologist n therapist now for assessment n clinical management now through marham.pk. Get well soon. Regards n best wishes

Ms. Tehmina Asghar · Answer

I really appreciate that you have approached the right forum. In fact, therapy is of crucial importance alongwith the medication. If you will keep on taking medicines without working on the causes of your anxiety,you will find it difficult to overcome it and symptoms will be there due to any triggering event. Consult via Marham by taking an appointment for a detailed assessment.
You will be guided accordingly.
Regards
Tehmina Asghar
Lahore

Ms. Airas Rasool Chaudhary · Answer

Please book your appointment with us for professional help.
Thanks

Asst. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Ayub Baloch Gold Medalist · Answer

Thank you for asking.
This need an assessment.
Kindly book online for a detail assessment and further treatment guidance accordingly.
https://www.marham.pk/doctors/karachi/psychiatrist/dr-muhammad-ayub-baloch-gold-medalist

Ms. Fakhra Wakil · Answer

you need therapy sessions frm a clinical psychologist.

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