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I was prescribed an ssri to help with anxiety. i increased the dosage to recommended and now having intense anxiety feelings. do i stop or continue?

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Dr. Bernard Seif answered

Specializes in Clinical Psychology

SSRIs target: depression but can help w/anxiety. Consider cognitive therapy like the the book "Feeling Good" by David Burns. Also look at diet, sleep, exercise. Peace and good health. Please don’t change meds w/out consulting w/doctor first.

Answered 8/3/2018

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