I have a tightness in my upper abdomen since 3 years. It is anxiety. Recently I was given librax and now I switched to zepam 6 mg which is bromazepam. I take 2 doses of 1.5 mg per day. For how long should I take it because it drugs me and how should I taper it off when I decide to stop. Any other recommendations? In short I do not like medication.
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Get an abdominal ultrasound report first.
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Dear Rashmi, If you don't like medication, please undergo psychotherapy, Jacobson's deep muscle relaxation and other non medical methods to treat anxiety.
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It is necessary to understand your problem in detail to give effective solutions. But as you explained your problem you can try relaxation excercises or breathing exercises to relax your mind & body. It will also help to decrease your anxieties. For further help you can contact me freely, I am here to help. Wishing you good health. Divya gupta psychologist.
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Go for jpmr exercises it might benefit you. If you are doing discuss with your psychiatrist and gradually reduce the medications and stop them. There are variety of non-pharmacological methods you can try. Good luck.
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Hi Your problem may be anxiety. But before diagnosing it you started eating tablets which may not be a good idea. Even if it is anxiety or any somatoform disorder, it can be managed with good psychological therapies. There are excellent methods available like, CBT, EMDR or other brief therapies. Avail a trained psychologists' help. Bye Take care
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Hi lybrate-user any medication belonging to benzodiazepine group has addiction potential especially when taken for a prolonged period of time. There is high possibilty of some withdrawal symptoms especially after stopping abruptly. So the best way is to taper gradually over few weeks and then stop. In your case if the tabs are scored then make the morning one half and then after 2 week make the evening one half, stop the morning half after 2 weeks and then the evening half after 2 weeks. The first line medication for anxiety disorder which are safe even in the long term, with minimal adverse effect is ssri (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). If you face any issue, it's better to consult a psychiatrist in-person. I wish you stay happy and healthy!
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Also learn some meditation techniques like yoga or mindfullness. It also helps decrease anxiety alongwith medicines
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