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Anxiety and racing thoughts--treatment?
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Meds/psychotherapy: Depending on how disabling your anxiety is, you might want to consider combination of cognitive behavioral therapy and anti-anxiety meds. Meanwhile, practice relaxation, deep breathing, establish daily routine. With the help of psychotherapy, find out anxiety triggers and thought process that contribute to anxiety.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Diagnose cause first: Anxiety and racing thoughts can be psychological or physical in origin. The symptoms could be part of hyperthyroidism or other medical issues. If you have no history of anxiety or depression, include your primary care physician in the evaluation to rule out medical causes.
Answered 9/26/2018
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