Anxiety disorder is a chronic and recurrent disease. After the acute - phase treatment, consolidation treatment and maintenance treatment are very important for preventing recurrence.

The consolidation period should last at least 2 to 6 months, and the maintenance treatment should last at least 12 months.

The comprehensive application of drug therapy and psychotherapy is the way to achieve the best treatment effect.

Drugs used in treatment include paroxetine, venlafaxine, duloxetine, escitalopram, etc.

In psychotherapy, mental health education and cognitive - behavioral therapy can be strengthened to let patients understand the nature of the disease and enhance their cooperation during the illness.

Patients can engage in appropriate physical exercise and keep their normal work. They should change their bad cognition and carry out cognitive reconstruction.

Relaxation training, breathing training, etc. can all relieve some anxiety.