Treating Anxiety Disorder is Imperative to Live a Normal Life

Anxiety disorders are caused by a combination ofpsychiatrists prescribes drugs to the patient to
biological and environmental factors, due to which aincrease the GABA levels in the nerves. GABA is a
person goes through intense fear, apprehension andneurotransmitter that reduces excessive activity in the
dread, followed by certain physical symptoms ofcentral nervous system; its one main function is to curb
nausea, hyperventilation, palpitation, and sweating.anxiety. Medication is not given as mean to an end;
There are various forms for treatments of anxietymedication can also be given in order to lessen the
disorders that one can undergo in order to curesymptoms so as to encourage other forms of
anxiety disorders, though every therapy has its prostherapy.
and cons. Depending on the cause, severity and natureProzac, Zoloft, Paxil and Lexapro are the first set of
of the anxiety disorders, a doctor can recommendmedication prescribed to a person as a treatment of
different types of therapy.anxiety disorder. Anti-depressant drugs or
Behavior Therapy is a based on Behavioral school ofSerotonin-nonrepinephrine reuptake inhibitors (SNRI) are
psychology which believes that one's behavior isalso prescribed, in case of depression, such as
adopted from the environment around them and thatEffexor. For short-term use Benzodiazepines such as
this behavior is modifiable. On the basis of this theoryXanax, Klonopin and Valium are given, if the situation
the patient is exposed to the stimulus that is causingrequires it. Most of these medications are likely to
the anxiety, over and over again in order to desensitizecause major harm on a long-term basis and due to the
the person.complicated intake of these medication that the
Cognitive therapy is based on the cognitive school ofpatients find it difficult to adhere. Other forms of
psychology, which gives importance to the thoughtmedicine given are Neurontin, Lyrica, Nardil, Parnate,
process and perceptions of an individual. Here, theRemeron, Imipramine, Quetiapine, Piperazine and
person's thought process is studied and an attempt isHydroxyzine.
made to remove the negative thoughts from theOne should avoid nicotine and caffeine in all forms, i.e.
positive. In both Cognitive and Behavioral therapy, thesmoking, coffee, etc, as it can aggravate their situation.
individual is actively involved in his own recovery, thisAdherence to aerobic exercise and regular sleep is
has led to CBT or Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy. Thehelpful too. Usually a meta-analysis of medication and
advantage that this therapy has over forms ofpsychotherapy has a lasting and successful effect as
therapy is that the treatment used here is capable ofcompared to adherence to medication only. Although a
being helpful throughout a person's lifetime.lot of the result of the therapy depends on the genetic
Relaxation Technique is also another form of therapyfactor of the patient and the environment that
where a person is taught how to cope with stress andsurrounds him.
anxiety and also with some of the physical anxiety.Whatever treatment one chooses, make sure it's
This form of training includes breathing exercises.under the care of a licensed physician, and that it's a
Chemotherapy is another form of therapy. Here thesustainable solution.