| The last issue I will discuss is a broad one-medication. While medication is helpful for some people, it is not a "cure." If you decide to try medication as a way to cope with anxiety/depression, my suggestion is that you not start it at the same time you start the AA&D program. If you start both around the same time you will not be sure about what is helping, the medications or the work you are doing with the program. AA&D is a learning-based form of treatment, often called "behavioral-cognitive" treatment in clinical terminology. It is important for you to know what is about what you are doing or how you are thinking, that is helpful to you. Conversely, medications sometimes have side-effects. It is also not unusual that some people, when they first start to confront their problems with anxiety, may feel a little more anxious at the outset. Again, what is causing, what is confused, and this confusion is not helpful for your progress.
I hope these ideas will inspire you to get the most benefit from the Attacking Anxiety and Depression program that is possible. Like most things in life, what you put into it will determine what you get out of it.
Thank you Dr. Goodman. Evelyn practices in Culver City, CA and can be reach at 310-391-3853 for services.
Well, we made it through January. Does anyone else think it's about as long as March? Be happy, Carolyn
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