Posted by hockeygirlcanada on October 22, 2003, at 18:47:21
In reply to What is anxiety?, posted by dmwilmoth on October 22, 2003, at 15:54:58
Yes, you have anxiety, and it comes in many forms, social anxiety, which is fear of social situations etc.. and agorophobia which is fear of public in general, but when it is all said and done it is a fear that won't go away, even though you know it seems irrational. I take clonazepam for anxiety, unfortunately lexapro is not available in Canada yet! I have Generalized Anxiety disorder, which is just a constant fear or impending doom.
Xanax is from a group of drugs called benzodiazepines which are anti-anxiety agents that work quickly, can be addictive, although I have used mine for 6 years now, without changing my dose. And like someone else had mentioned, it is a good idea to have one just incase. People with panic attacks are given the same thing.
Also, cognitive therapy, is a great tool to help with anxiety, it doesn't cure it, but you can learn some cool things to help you deal!
All the best!
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