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Health issues,chronic stress 7+yrs (financial/family/legal - abusive ex) ongoing.v resilient in past,suddenly overwhelmed. prx propranolol. what now?

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Dr. Thomas Mcgowan answered

Mental health: Sounds like you are having a difficult time. Propranolol is used for anxiety, especially for stage fright, but it sounds like you may need to consider counseling and discussing with your doctor a different type of medication like an SSRI (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor). You are not a "weak" person for asking for help or for using a medication to help you through this.

Answered 1/26/2015

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Health issues,chronic stress 7+yrs (financial/family/legal - abusive ex) ongoing.v resilient in past,suddenly overwhelmed. prx propranolol. what now?

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