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Can anxiety be cured with medications?

I have anxiety. Can anxiety be cured with medications?

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Medications help manage it. Therapy can add more relief. If you have any further questions or need more clarity, please consult with a psychiatrist. If you`re in Texas, we welcome you to reach out to www.MidCitiesPsychiatry, we`re here to help you.
Yes, anxiety can be cured with medications.
To Whom It May Concern, There are many types of anxiety symptoms. Many forms of anxiety are best treated with medications and therapy. Take care, Melissa Martinez, MD Professor and Mary Avis Weir Chair in Psychiatry Director, Interventional Psychiatry Program Module Co-Director Mind, Brain, Behavior Course Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences UT Health San Antonio San Antonio, Texas
Answer: NO. Medications cover the symptom of anxiety, but does not cure it. If the anxiety is driven by Major Depressive Disorder, the condition often spontaneously resolves within 2-3 years of onset and the anxiety is resolved at the same time. However MDD does often recur later in life.