“Addiction to anti-anxiety pills?”

In addition to antianxeity medication, you may benefit by psychotherapy which may help you deal with psychological issues that are bringing about your anxiety.

If you are taking any of the benzodiazepines such as Xanax, Klonipin, Valium, then yes, you can absolutely be dependent [physically] on these medications if using them regularly. These medications work on the same receptors in your brain as alcohol does. So, like alcohol, you build up tolerance, need to use more over time and when you stop experience [sometimes life threatening] withdrawal symptoms. I would talk to your doctor about weaning slowly off your medication or sending you to a treatment center that can help do this safely. There are much better options for anxiety including the antidepressants [particularly ones that work on serotonin in your brain such as Prozac/Zoloft], Buspar, Neurontin, Clonidine. All of these are safe, do not cause tolerance or withdrawal and are more effective than taking a short acting benzodiazepine for your anxiety.

Anti-anxiety meds, especially Benzodiazepines, are very addictive and associated with Alzheimer's. See psychiatrist and seek a proper treatment for your anxiety.


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There are two types anti-anxiety meds, please see an MD to help you get the right meds and therapy: cognitive-behavioral is very helpful, together pharmacotherapy is the BEST.

Anxiety disorders have many origins and many avenues for treatment. Anti-anxiety medications have been used since the mid 1980s ever since Anxiety , the illness, was shown to be a neurophysiologically rooted illness. Antianxiety medications have been shown to be effective but have now become relegated to a second level for ongoing care. Use of SSRI medications have become a greater and safer option for the treatment of anxiety along with CBT. Getting away from anti-anxiety medications should be done under care of a psychiatrist who can also direct you to alternatives such as SSRIs, CBT, rTMS or even i.v. Ketamine Infusions.
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Dependence on many anti-anxiety medications may occur. It depends on the medication, the amounts, the length of time it has been used. And other things. The drugs are most effective when used with psychotherapy. Talking still works best but in the short time medications can really be helpful.

The answer to your question depends on which medication you're taking. There are several classes of anti-anxiety drugs: benzodiazepines, antidepressants, antipsychotic drugs like Seroquel, and anti-seizure medications like gabapentin. The latter two aren't FDA approved to treat anxiety and are be used off label. Finally, many people use over-the-counter drugs like diphenhydramine (e.g., Benadryl) for sleep and occasionally also for anxiety.

The only group that's really addicting are the benzodiazepines. Xanax is the worst and the most addicting. Moreover, for most people benzodiazepines stop working after a few weeks, but when you try to taper or stop them, your anxiety often gets a lot worse. As a result, most knowledgable physicians avoid prescribing benzodiazepines for anxiety because they can trap you like a roach motel. For many people, the best treatment for anxiety isn't taking a drug but learning self-management and coping skills like cognitive behavioral therapy and mindfulness. You should find a physician who is familiar with these medications and, if you're on a benzodiazepine, work out a way to taper and stop taking it or find an alternative.

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