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Any suggestions to cope with stress and anxiety that is affecting my job performance. take .5 mg ativan (lorazepam) in the evening for insomnia.

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Dr. Robert Stewart answered

Manage anxiety: By learning relaxation skills & learning to modify the thoughts, perceptions & beliefs that trigger your anxiety. Learning to calm your body & your mind is the key. You can learn these skills on your own, but having a mental health professional "coach" you is quicker & more effective. Biofeedback helps learn relaxation skills (www.Bcia.Org & www.Aapb.Org).

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Answered 12/10/2013

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A member asked:

Any suggestions to cope with stress and anxiety that is affecting my job performance. take .5 mg ativan (lorazepam) in the evening for insomnia.

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Dr. Robert Stewart answered

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