My Anti Anxiety Medication Isn't Working. What do I do?

"While antianxiety medications such as Valium, Librium, or Xanax can be invaluable in helping people cope with stress and anxiety, they aren’t necessarily cure-alls and, in many cases, may not provide the kind of relief you might need. This is why you should learn as much as you can about what meds can and can’t do.

When You Are Starting on Meds For The First Time

If you have never been on antianxiety medications before, it’s essential to recognize that how your body responds to medication can change over time. Your biochemistry slowly adapts as medication levels build up to an optimum level in the bloodstream. For this reason, you shouldn’t panic if you aren’t getting immediate relief since it often takes a little while for the meds to have a good effect.

Should I Consider Psychotherapy?

Just remember that antianxiety medication is NOT a stand-alone solution. The main purpose of these meds is to control symptoms enough to function more effectively in your daily life. For example, if your anxiety comes from external problems like job loss, a relationship break-up, or social medication alone will take the edge off your symptoms. Still, it won’t make these problems go away. Essentially, medication is just there to provide you with a bit of “breathing space” so you can find your own solutions."

Take home message: Anti-anxiety medications can be wonderful in helping to relieve some of the symptoms of anxiety. I am someone who has taken them for years now and they help me function so much better! There is absolutely no shame if you take medication. With that in mind, medication shouldn't be used by itself. Medication allows you to have the ability to live at a functioning level so that you can work on your anxiety in other ways. Some of these things can include therapy, exercising, journaling, and so many other coping strategies! As always, you don't have to do this alone and there is always someone there when you need them! ❤️*

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