Treatment Options for Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders can disrupt your life, so it is important to get treatment. Depending on your exact diagnosis and your preferences, you and your doctor may decide upon a number of different treatments. Medication, including antidepressants, SSRIs, MAOIs, tricyclics, beta blockers and anti-anxiety medications, can help you better manage your symptoms, although it won't cure your anxiety disorder. Psychotherapy, especially cognitive behavior therapy, is often needed to actually treat your disorder.