Medication

Hi CB,

Xanax (a benzodiazepine) is usually taken for panic attacks and acute episodes of anxiety.

If you are dealing more with everyday, GAD anxiety for example, you are more likely to benefit from a different kind of medication.

Most common dialy maintenence meds are in the SSRI classification.

SNRI's are another similar type Rx, which work on different neurotransmitters in the brain.

There are also tetracylic antidepressants and aminokeytone A/D's...all differing on the effects on the brain's chemistry.

Beta blockers are another class of meds that are sometimes prescribed to control the more physical symptoms of anxiety such as increased or irregular heart rate, sweating/blushing...

(as well as many other Rx's that are prescribed 'off label' to treat anxiety/panic)

Consulting a P-doc (psychiatrist) is likely your best bet for finding the right medication for you. This is a specialized doctor who will have the greatest knowledge of psychotropic meds and their effects.

Wishing you the best in finding what will be the best choice for you!

S.C.

Hi Bekah :)

I wish I could get xanax but dr's won't give to me. Sorry they don't work for you, but if I remember right you suffer from GAD, and SC gave you great advice. You need something that will work in your system all the time and not something you take just as the signs of anxiety appear since you are like me and constantly have anxiety.

My anxiety was much better, but the past month or so it has been none stop. I feel for you. You know where to find me if you need to chat, don't think you are bothering me that is what friends are for. :)

Hi

If you are wanting something which helps with your anxiety all the time I would suggest an SSRI (Calss of antidepressants) would be a good option but discuss with your doctor.

Hibee