03-24-2009, 03:17 PM
First of all I don't think that a Clinical Psychiatrist is going to allow you to tell or suggest to him/her what type of medication you need to be on.If you have chronic panic attacks I am quite concerned if this person is a Clinical Psychiatrist, why they would be weening you off of the Generic name"Aprazolam", brand name (Xanax), to put you on an antidepressant.Xanax is excellent if you suffer from some kind of phobia like (Agoraphobia). or other major panic attacks.If the doctor practices general medicine, I would suggest that you see a good Clinical Psychiatrist.A general doctor as no real expertise in the treatment of mental health problems.My professional advise to you is that after you are weened off of the Xanax that you find a really good psychiatrist. Drugs only mask the root cause of your problems. (You feel good, but the root cause is still there inside of you).A good psychiatrist, will talk with you to get at the root cause of your panic disorder and first try, behaviour modification, reality therapy, bio-feedback, and other therapies to see if they resolve the root cause of your problem.if all treatments fail, then and only then you should be put on medication to help you live a quality life.Clinical Psychiatrist, France
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