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1973 AJP Valium
1973 AJP Valium
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| Titles | 1973 AJP Valium |
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| Genre | medicine |
| Identifier | AJP796 |
| Note | Valium (diazepam) in the context of supportive psychotherapy. To help reduce psychic tension and anxiety. Symptoms of anxiety and tension often appear when the psychiatric patient's self-esteem, individual integrity and security are threatened. The patient may feel out of control, incompetent and insecure when the ego is unable to manage stressful stimuli. If a state of tension prevents the patient from handling problems with calm and logic, the adaptive functioning of the ego may be further impaired. When symptoms of anxiety and tension become excessive, the patient's distress may be incapacitating. In supportive psychotherapy where the goal is to brace the ego and restore its adaptive functioning, acute anxiety and tension must be modified. Your sympathetic recognition of the patient's difficulty in relating disturbing experiences or symptoms fosters a sense of understanding and emotional closeness. Your reassurance, empathy and hope help dissipate feelings of isolation and attenuate anxiety. If these supportive measures are not enough to reduce anxiety and psychic tension to manageable levels, consider Valium (diazepam). Valium, used adjunctively with your supportive measures, can help stabilize your patients by minimizing these excessive symptoms. Whether you use supportive therapy alone or in conjunction with other forms of therapy, you provide that patient with an auxiliary ego which shares the responsibility of coping. Your genuine reassurance and encouragement give the patient confidence and reduce undue stress from external pressures by fortifying ego defenses. If symptoms of excessive anxiety and tension are reduced, the patient can develop a more independent attitude and assume control of the situation. In your treatment of the patient whose symptoms must be modified immediately, the antianxiety and tension-reducing qualities of Valium (diazepam) can be helpful. The adjunctive role of Valium may be significant in aiding the individual in supportive psychotherapy. Valium 10mg can provide prompt effective action in minimizing or eliminating excessive psychic tension and anxiety. Once the symptoms are reduced to a manageable level, Valium (diazepam) may be continued as needed with 2 mg or 5 mg t.i.d. or q.i.d. or discontinued entirely. Valium is generally well tolerated in the usual dosage range. The most frequently reported side effects have been drowsiness, fatigue, and ataxia. Your patients should be cautioned against engaging in hazardous occupations or driving during Valium therapy. When impaired ego function is accompanied by excessive anxiety and psychic tension, the patient needs your supportive help. If the symptoms are incapacitating and must immediately be reduced, consider Valium as an adjunctive psychotherapeutic aid. It may play a small role. But it can be an important one. In the context of supportive psychotherapy, helps reduce psychic tension and anxiety. |
| Abstract | Diazepam, Roche, Illustration of an MD with his female patient in a psychotherapy session. There is a second illustration with the same depiction. The ad looks like a story book with the "story" written around the illustration. Each paragraph begins with a large bolded letter much like in a story. |