How to treat somatic anxiety disorder

Somatic anxiety disorder is mainly treated with medication, psychotherapy and physical therapy, while medication is used as the first-line treatment method. The more common drugs are benzodiazepines and antidepressants. The advantage of benzodiazepines is that they are fast-acting and their anti-anxiety effect is relatively obvious, while the disadvantage is that they should not be used for too long and dependence is easily formed. The use of small doses of short-term applications is recommended, generally no more than a month, benzodiazepines are lorazepam, alprazolam, eszopiclone, etc. Antidepressants as the first line of clinical treatment of somatic anxiety, mainly the application of pentraxin reuptake inhibitors, such as paroxetine, sertraline, fluoxetine, escitalopram, citalopram, etc.. When applying antidepressants, it is important to adhere to the whole treatment, as well as adequate amount, full course, systematic and standardized treatment modalities. Psychotherapy is also a very important tool in somatic anxiety, especially the use of cognitive-behavioral therapy, which can help patients recognize the relationship between thoughts, physiological reactions, and emotions, help patients improve irrational cognitive patterns, and rebuild the cognitive system. The main method used in physical therapy is multi-parameter biofeedback therapy, which is very effective in its treatment.