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Hav general anxiety disorder.cant sleep/happy anymore. all test norml except urea was low 2.6 for a range of 3.2-7.4.dont want to take an antidepresan?

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Dr. Alvin Lin answered

Cognitive behavioral: If you don't want to take antidepressants, then make sure to avoid benzodiazepines, too. Those can be rather addicting. Instead, ask for cognitive behavioral therapy. Check out http://www.apa.org/helpcenter/anxiety-treatment.aspx. Regarding insomnia, try to avoid sedative-hypnotics such as Ambien (zolpidem). Focus on sleep hygiene (NSF = http://goo.gl/cPq36a & CDC = http://goo.gl/gImxpW).

Answered 5/4/2015

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Would: you be willing to take an anti-anxiety medication? Many of the SSRI's are used for patients who have generalized anxiety disorders and who don't have depression.

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