Anxiety and Depersonalizarion

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Asked for Male, 19 Years

I was just wondering where I'm at with recovery from my anxiety with symptoms of depersonalizarion. I have been on Effexor for 3 weeks now. I have been feeling calm relaxed clear minded. I don't care I'm like this or anything symptoms don't bother me. Can you tell me where I am at?

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Dr. Sumegha Sharma

Psychiatrist 14 yrs exp Mumbai

Anxiety with Depersonalisation symptoms can come and go rarely, occur frequently or persist indefinitely. Depersonslization is a consequence of normal or abnormal hyperstimulation of stress response mechanism. It is advisable to continue the medicines as per your Psychiatrist's advise. You may also approach a counselling psychologist to correct the pattern of your stress response mechamism. In case of recurrent episodes, it will be recommemded to opt for Integrated treatment i.e. a combination of Homoeopathy (which will treat the root cause n reduce/stop frequent episodes without any side effects.) along with (allopathy) conventional medicine (which will help control the acute episodes).

Next Steps

1) Continue medication as per Psychiatrist. 2) Approach a counselling Psychologist. 3) In case of recurrent episodes, start treatment from a Homoeopathic Psychiatrist along with ongoing conventional medicines.

Health Tips

1) Learn Breathing exercises. 2) Focus on your normal breathing pattern.

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Dr. Nikita Rajpal Psychiatrist 14 yrs exp Delhi · Accepted Answer

Dr. Nikita Rajpal

Psychiatrist 14 yrs exp Delhi

It means Effexor ( venlafaxine) is working for you. It has to be continued for long even if your symptoms have completely vanished.