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Misc Anxiety

illmantos

illmantos

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I have extreme anxiety problems I tried weed and that mad them ALOT worse, The next time I go to the doctors I will bring it up. What is the usual treatment for that?
 
yeah weed makes anxiety worse in a lot of people the usually first step treatment for anxiety is SSRI's but they don't help most people which is when doctors usually move to benzodiazepines like valium and xanax
 
I am 16 would I be eligible? I get to the point where evade anything stressful.
 
illmantos said:
I am 16 would I be eligible? I get to the point where evade anything stressful.
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No... Bro, slow your roll... You're not getting benzodiazepines nor should you for good reasons.

What kind of doctor are you seeing? How long have you had anxiety, and what type of anxiety do you have?

What have you already tried to treat anxiety? (both medication and non-medication options)

Mr. Flowers, please refrain from encouraging the use of benzodiazepines like that, some people actually do respond well to other forms of medication and other non-medication options, this is a harm reduction focus forum.
 
My pediatric doctor and my neurological doctor . I had anxiety since my grandmother and grandfather died about 3 years ago both died from cancer , Ive been learning to cope. but over this last years Ive been going through alot of stuff. Surgery , rehablitation, Might be a need for a second surgery. I don't know how to classifiy it what types are there? I tried weed,And I have therapy sheduled.. I was just asking to see what the treatment is if I am going down with this. And I got ADD and ADHD, and A fear of needles which Isn't helping with the medical stuff (MRI's for contrast and Bloodwork)
 
Yeah, see every patient's treatment varies on a case by case basis. There are many types of anxiety and each are treated differently.

What do you see a neurological doctor for? Neither of those doctors are who you need to be seeing for Anxiety, you need someone who works in Psychology.
 
Well he is a Neurosurgeon but now I see him every six months to check up on spinal cord. Could I talk to my pediatric doctor for a reccomendation for psychologist?
 
the best treatment is going to be therapy of some kind. Many people with anxiety respond well to cognitive behavioral therapy. Basically you sit and talk with someone and sort out the issues that are causing you anxiety, learn new ways to cope with the issues and apply these new lessons to your life.

Given that you already know what is causing you anxiety, therapy will likely be very successful. At 16, you can still get thrown on all kinds of medications, anti-psychotics, SSRI's, stimulants (likely you may get diagnosed add/adhd even if you are not) and some day benzos. I'd really try to avoid taking any medication until you try therapy.
 
It's not the same thing as a Psychologist or a Psychiatrist. What you need is called CBT, cognitive behavioral therapy.

You need to learn proper diet and exercise, and proper sleep hygiene, these things will do more for you than any medication.
 
RobotRipping said:
the best treatment is going to be therapy of some kind. Many people with anxiety respond well to cognitive behavioral therapy. Basically you sit and talk with someone and sort out the issues that are causing you anxiety, learn new ways to cope with the issues and apply these new lessons to your life.

Given that you already know what is causing you anxiety, therapy will likely be very successful. At 16, you can still get thrown on all kinds of medications, anti-psychotics, SSRI's, stimulants (likely you may get diagnosed add/adhd even if you are not) and some day benzos. I'd really try to avoid taking any medication until you try therapy.
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Do they usually do both the medication and therapy together? and What do you mean thrown on medications?
 
i was just saying that most people don't do well with SSRI's for anxiety didn't mean to make the kid want benzos cause i don't think benzos are the answer for long term anxiety you need therapy for that
 
Same thing, he wasn't being condescending really, the legal term is minor, and the brain is finally done maturing by around age 25.

Did you see my questions?

How long have you had anxiety, and what type of anxiety do you have?

What have you already tried to treat anxiety? (both medication and non-medication options)
 
Im just saying , And really twenty five? I would of thought 22 when pituitary gland stops.

How should I go about this process?
 
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illmantos said:
I thought you said a psychiatrist and yeah.
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I said psychologist, you need Cognitive Behavioral Therapy which is offered by psychologists, not psychiatrists.

Why don't you ask your parents? I don't think we can tell you how to make an appointment with a psychologist since we don't know where you live, what kind of insurance you have, etc. This is a question to ask your parents.
 
Never mind I meant could I ask for a recommedation from my regular doctor for a psychologist.
 
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