If you've been diagnosed as having anxiety disorder, you may want to ask your doctor some of these questions.

• What exactly is wrong with me?

• Why do I have anxiety disorder?

• Can my anxiety be treated?

• What are my options for treatment?

• Will any of these treatments make me better?

• What can treatment do for me?

• Will I get side effects from my treatment?

• How long will it take before I feel better?

• Will I need treatment for the rest of my life?

• Can I have cognitive behaviour therapy instead of drugs?

• Will I get addicted to my medicine?

• Is there anything I can do to help myself?

• I've had these feelings for a very long time. Does this mean I'll always have them?

• What will happen if I don't get treatment?

• What kind of health professional is best qualified to help me?

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