Anti Anxiety Drug
Can
Make a Positive Difference
When Joe’s doctor prescribed an anti anxiety drug for him,
Joe was skeptical at first.
“I couldn’t believe this tiny little pill was going to make a positive difference in my anxious life. But it did. In fact, I wish I had asked my doctor about taking an anti anxiety drug years ago.”
There are thousands of people who would not be able to hold down a job or maintain any sense of a fulfilled life were it not for the anti anxiety medication prescribed by their doctors.
Some examples of prescription drugs used to treat anxiety are diazepam, alprazolam, clonezepam, inderol, clonidine, imipramine and others.
The danger with medication occurs when the user becomes over dependent on the anti anxiety pill, or when the very thought of forgetting to bring the medication with you triggers a panic attack.
In his ground-breaking book titled “Panic Away,” Joe Barry examines the pros and cons of medication. “If you are on anti anxiety drugs for your panic attacks, well done for your,” writes Barry.
“Many who experience panic attacks fear that a visit to the doctor will only lead to them being told that their condition is far worse than they imagined. There seems to be some misleading information out there that makes some people feel guilty and weak simply for needing an anti anxiety drug to help them get through the day.”
Barry points out in his book that anti-anxiety drugs may not be the answer for everyone and offers some very enlightening information about behavioral therapy, nutrition and herbal remedies.
Gary Miller, author of “Prisoners of Our Thoughts,” notes that some people who suffer from moderate social anxiety may attempt to treat the disorder with relaxing techniques and perhaps counseling.
“However, if the level of fear and social anxiety that you experience is severe, you may need medication.”
Miller contends that medication alone is not the answer. “Anti-anxiety drugs should be used in conjunction with behavioral modification techniques.”