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I need advice. ive been on ativan for 20 years for panic disorder. this disorder has crippled me in the past and ativan helped me greatly. i am now being cut off due to the current climate. what can i do to not get sickly?! im very frightened?

Q: i need advice. ive been on ativan for 20 years for panic disorder. this disorder has crippled me in the past and ativan helped me greatly. i am now being cut off due to the current climate. what can i do to not get sickly?! im very frightened?

: There are other alternatives, but find a trustworthy psychiatrist ASAP. Currently, consider biofeedback therapy, learn meditation, and see if cognitive-behavioral therapy may be useful.

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There are other alternatives, but find a trustworthy psychiatrist ASAP. Currently, consider biofeedback therapy, learn meditation, and see if cognitive-behavioral therapy may be useful.

Answered 5/17/2021

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A member asked:

I need advice. ive been on ativan for 20 years for panic disorder. this disorder has crippled me in the past and ativan helped me greatly. i am now being cut off due to the current climate. what can i do to not get sickly?! im very frightened?

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Dr. Bennett Machanic answered

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