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What is the treatment for severe anxiety?
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I have been going through severe anxiety for 8 years.when it first started I used paxil which was a life saver.I stayed on it for 3 years with no problems.I went off because I was feeling good then 6 months later anxiety was back and I was a mess literally could not function.I got back on paxil and it worked great only 10mg did the job.I got off again a year ago and once again full severe anxiety.got back on paxil and once again worked.about 2 months ago I started drinking heavily and while still taking paxil 10mg my anxiety is back and it s bad I quit drinking and went to my doc who just increased to 15mg but for 2 weeks now no relief and I have lost my job and my life feels ruined.I m in severe anxiety all day.my question is why isn t the paxil doing the job should I increase again?
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hii dearalcohol can worsen your anxiety due to GABA inhibitionsso better to avoid itin alcohol there is less absorption and metabolism occurs of certain drugs like paxil if required than take 25 mg for initial period to control your symptoms and add clonazepam .5 mg sos as and when requiredapart from medicines'do meditationsexercisetake proper sleephealthy dietavoid smoking and drinkingstress free activitiesdo your hobbiesmusicdo pleasurable activities all of this will help to handle daily stress and anxiety but medicines are must and say no to alcoholbe safeget well soonthank you