TREATMENT OF ANXIETY, PHOBIA, PANIC ATTACKS - DR DESHMUKH MBBS, MD
Study conducted by Psychiatrist practicing in Pune on use of BEHAVIOUR THERAPY, RELAXATION THERAPY, COUNSELLING as only method of treatment verses use of medicine (Anti anxiety drugs like Paroxetine & Sertraline) on patient suffering from ANXIETY DISORDER, PHOBIA, PANIC DISORDER & OTHER NON SPECIFIC FEAR.
Dr Swapnil Deshmukh – MBBS, MD Psychiatrist – with special interest in Anxiety disorder did this comparison study as anxiety disorder can lead to- poor performance at work, poor / low confidence, fear to face others, fear to drive or travel, fear to face boss or do presentation & other similar kind of problems. Some patient also presents with complaints of sever palpation, tremors, sweating & feeling of death or heart attack.
His results were as fallows- 1) Drug treatment (medication) shows results in 90% of patients. 2) Cognitive behavior therapy takes time to show improvement, 40% cases. 3) Drugs are faster acting than counseling / therapies. 4) Sever cases required both treatment simultaneously. 5) Drugs have side effects but newer treatment options are safe & can be continued for long time. 6) Drugs should be taken only after consulting PSYCHIATRIST. 7) Tranquilizers can give fast benefit but may lead to drowsiness, dependence, withdrawal symptoms & rebound increase in symptoms after discontinuation. 8) Tranquilizer should be avoided or should not be continued more than 2 wk. 9) Yoga – Relaxation – regular exercise can help patient to keep doses of medication minimum. 10) Long term treatment and preventive treatment helps. 11) The role of dietary nutrients in Anxiety / panic / phobic disorder:- Via B1, (250mg/ day), Vita B6 , Niacinamide (100mg/day)
Study conducted by Psychiatrist practicing in Pune on use of BEHAVIOUR THERAPY, RELAXATION THERAPY, COUNSELLING as only method of treatment verses use of medicine (Anti anxiety drugs like Paroxetine & Sertraline) on patient suffering from ANXIETY DISORDER, PHOBIA, PANIC DISORDER & OTHER NON SPECIFIC FEAR.
Dr Swapnil Deshmukh – MBBS, MD Psychiatrist – with special interest in Anxiety disorder did this comparison study as anxiety disorder can lead to- poor performance at work, poor / low confidence, fear to face others, fear to drive or travel, fear to face boss or do presentation & other similar kind of problems. Some patient also presents with complaints of sever palpation, tremors, sweating & feeling of death or heart attack.
His results were as fallows- 1) Drug treatment (medication) shows results in 90% of patients. 2) Cognitive behavior therapy takes time to show improvement, 40% cases. 3) Drugs are faster acting than counseling / therapies. 4) Sever cases required both treatment simultaneously. 5) Drugs have side effects but newer treatment options are safe & can be continued for long time. 6) Drugs should be taken only after consulting PSYCHIATRIST. 7) Tranquilizers can give fast benefit but may lead to drowsiness, dependence, withdrawal symptoms & rebound increase in symptoms after discontinuation. 8) Tranquilizer should be avoided or should not be continued more than 2 wk. 9) Yoga – Relaxation – regular exercise can help patient to keep doses of medication minimum. 10) Long term treatment and preventive treatment helps. 11) The role of dietary nutrients in Anxiety / panic / phobic disorder:- Via B1, (250mg/ day), Vita B6 , Niacinamide (100mg/day)
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