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[quote=Anonymous]I've been interested in nutrition and psychiatric disorders for a long time, and finally mainstream medicine is starting to realize that all these expensive drugs don't work as well as does nutrition.
http://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanpsy/article/PIIS2215-0366%2814%2900051-0/abstract

OP, what is your diet like? Have you seen a nutritionist? Use one certified by the American College of Nutrition
http://www.americancollegeofnutrition.org/

Their next conference is all about Optimizing Brain Health. All science-based.

Nutrition is tough medicine, though, because food is so linked to emotion, social and cultural norms, upbringing, etc. It's very difficult to change your diet permanently, but you may need to.

The other "problem" with nutrition is that it takes a long time to see results. Take Welbutrin, and you'll see results almost immediately. Change your diet, and you'll see results in 2-3 months. Most Americans don't have the patience for that, and most studies of diet and nutrition don't last longer than 6 weeks, so they often conclude that dietary changes don't work.

All these meds suggested by PPs are a Band-Aid, OP. They do not address the underlying problems that are causing your anxiety, OP. Perhaps they can help in the interim, but you need a long-term solution.
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