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Please tell me what is the strongest sedative to control severe anxiety? i tried 10mg of valium and it only made me sleepy. please help!

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Additionally: Learning relaxation techniques can also be helpful in reducing anxiety. Sometimes it takes both medication, for which you can see your psychiatrist and relaxation techniques for which you can see a psychologist. If you are anxious because of past trauma, therapy can be helpful. Good luck.

Answered 9/8/2013

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Tranquilizers: If 10 mg of valium doesn't touch you, then it is really important that you learn non-medication approaches to augment psychotropic medication treatment. Cognitive behavioral therapy, deep breathing exercises and progressive muscle relaxation can be effective. Acupuncture could have you purring like a kitten. Don't just rely on drugs (meds).

Answered 11/27/2017

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