I've been feeling anxious for the past month and have been taking meds plus doing yoga to manage it. I'm also scheduled for deviated septum surgery soon and that's adding to my worries how can I handle the anxiety around the procedure and recovery?

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Dr Kamran Mohammed

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To manage anxiety before and after deviated septum surgery, consider a multi-pronged approach. Maintain your current anxiety medication and yoga routine, but also explore other coping strategies like stress-reducing activities, support groups, and open communication with your healthcare team.

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Answered 14/08/2025

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