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What's the best med for severe anxiety. i've tried prozac,paxil,celexa,cymbalta (duloxetine) and am now on lexapro not getting far & all were used with counseling.

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

Behavioral medicine: can include tools like self-hypnosis training and clinical hypnosis (www.asch.net), biofeedback, change in food plan and exercise w/doc's ok. Peace and good health.

Answered 9/10/2016

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