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WebMD's 10 Questions About Anxiety to Ask Your Doctor

If you have been diagnosed with an anxiety disorder; these are 10 questions to ask your doctor. 

1. What are my treatment options for anxiety?
2. Will anxiety treatment be covered by my insurance?
3. Will I need to take an anxiety drug? If so, for how long?
4. What side effects can I expect?
5. Can I do anything to prevent them?
6. Should I begin therapy sessions? Which type?
7. How long before I can expect to feel better?
8. How likely is it that my anxiety symptoms will return?
9. What lifestyle changes can I make to help me feel better?
10. Is there a clinical trial I could participate in?

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Reviewed by Raya Almufti Abraham, MD on February 18, 2010