A 30-year-old woman reports excessive worry about various aspects of her life for more than 6 months, associated with muscle tension, restlessness and...

Question

A 30-year-old woman reports excessive worry about various aspects of her life for more than 6 months, associated with muscle tension, restlessness and poor sleep. There is no substance misuse or medical cause. She requests help but does not want benzodiazepines. What is the most appropriate first-line management?

Accepted Answer

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor and cognitive behavioural therapy

Answer

Short course of benzodiazepines alone

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Tricyclic antidepressant and psychoanalysis

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Antipsychotic medication

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No treatment; symptoms are normal

au-amc MCQ (SBA): Generalised anxiety disorder