Problem:
A 30-year-old woman presents to the clinic with anxiety and an inability to function. She reports being worried about her daily routine and her job responsibilities. She had a history of generalized anxiety disorder in her childhood and was treated with some medication. She does not recall the name of the medication, but she had some improvement. For the last few weeks, she has started having nightmares, increased breathlessness, and feeling restless most of the day with lots of thoughts about financial and household responsibilities. She has been unable to function due to anxiety. Which of the following is the best to reduce her symptoms initially? A. Alprazolam B. Venlafaxine C. Cognitive-behavioral therapy D. Supportive psychotherapy