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The goal of treatment is to help the person function well. The success of treatment usually depends on the severity of the generalized anxiety disorder. Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and medications are the mainstays of treatment. Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SS...[read article]

Tests for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Psychological tests are written, visual, or verbal evaluations administered to assess the cognitive and emotional functioning of children and adults.Psychological t...  More
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During a physical examination, a health care provider studies a patient''s body to determine the presence or absence of physical problems.  More
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Detailed information on what to expect during a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation  More
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Medical Procedures for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Pioneers in the development of cognitive behavior therapy include Albert Ellis(1929-), who developed rational-emotive therapy(RET) in the 1950s, and Aaron Beck(1921...  More
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The treatment of mental or emotional disorders and adjustment problems through the use of psychological techniques rather than through physical or biological means....  More
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Prescribed Medications for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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ALPRAZOLAM (al PRAY zoe lam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and panic attacks. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care ...  More
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DIAZEPAM (dye AZ e pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and nervousness. It also can help treat alcohol withdrawal, relax muscles, and treat certai...  More
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LORAZEPAM (lor A ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist...  More
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BUSPIRONE (byoo SPYE rone) is used to treat anxiety disorders. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have...  More
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PAROXETINE (pa ROX e teen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post traumatic...  More
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SERTRALINE (SER tra leen) is used to treat depression. It may also be used to treat obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder, post-trauma stress, premenstrual ...  More
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CLONAZEPAM (kloe NA ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat certain types of seizures. It is also used to treat panic disorder. This medicine may be used f...  More
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CITALOPRAM (sye TAL oh pram) is a medicine for depression. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have que...  More
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ESCITALOPRAM (es sye TAL oh pram) is used to treat depression and certain types of anxiety. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provi...  More
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DULOXETINE (doo LOX e teen) is an antidepressant. It is used to treat depression. It is also used to treat pain caused by complications of diabetes or pain caused b...  More
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LORAZEPAM (lor A ze pam) is a benzodiazepine. It is used to treat anxiety and certain types of seizures. It is also used to cause sleep before surgery and to block ...  More
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Alternative Procedures for Generalized Anxiety Disorder What's this?

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Various forms of therapeutic superficial tissue manipulation have been practiced for thousands of years across cultures. Chinese use of massage dates to 1600 BC, an...  More
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Relaxation techniques include behavioral therapeutic approaches that differ widely in philosophy, methodology, and practice. The primary goal is usually non-directe...  More
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Self Care for Generalized Anxiety Disorder

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Researchers say moderate caffeine intake doesn't pose a significant health risk, even for people 65 and older. But the experts are talking about people who don...  More
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