Should You Take Xanax For Anxiety? (Benefits/Side Affects)

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

Hello Authentic Mental Health Community❤️ Have you ever been prescribed Xanax before? Did it help you with your anxiety or panic disorder? If you need help with your anxiety or mental health you can get help by visiting our sponsor here - betterhelp.com/authenticmentalhealth

[@nikkimckay860]

Authentic Mental health. Thank you for shareing this good advice and important video to add to my comment I have anxiety had had it for over 2 years I'm on medication but never had or tried Xanax before my medication is for depression keep being these helpful video s 👍

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

Nothing to thank my friend! We are ALL in this together in this community, can I ask what medication on you on for your anxiety?

[@nikkimckay860]

@@AuthenticMentalHealth hello I am on medication for my depression and anxiety the tablets are called Mirtazapine iv been taking them for over 2 years thank you for your advice and your reply

[@thebreifcaseman269]

Mate xanax is not available in the uk even for precription meds or even on the nhs I would hope you would do your research first. Besides from that its one of the most addictive prescription drugs out there. No right mined doctor uses this as a primary drug to treat anxiety or other disorders and is more likely to be used as prm prescription ready medication I.e for when symptoms are bad in unstable paitions and need somthing to clam down. These medications are offen used for disorders with mood intabilties I.e bipolar complex personality disorders e.c.t not for anxieties and. If so it would only work temporarily and doctors would proberly only precribe for a short time while also precribing another medications like an ssri or say an antipsychotic depending on the symptoms. Also the drug is also used to control seizures in patients. So the fact your even talking about this drug is stupid. Diazepam would have been the appropriate suggestion although all still applys to this. Do your homework properly. You cant jist ask your gp for drugs that are commonly abuse and used recreational reasons over and over for people simply suffering from anxiety. There seriously addictive man.

[@drakejdf]

It’s made my life easier.I’ve been having a hard time after losing my wife two years ago.she was everything to me for 35 years.my doctor prescribed the lower dose at three times a day but I only take as I need as I don’t like to be dependent on medication but it’s an amazing medication.

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

Hey my friend! Thank you so much for sharing this with the community my friend! How are you today?

[@drakejdf]

@@AuthenticMentalHealth I’m taking life one day at a time.

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

I feel you my friend!

[@janeanthony5205]

Xanax helped me immensely! When my doctors retired, all of the new doctors were opposed to the drug. As a result, I have developed so many terrible symptoms. It has ruined my life having to live with PTSD, anxiety, panic attacks axis, and insomnia. I was taking a low doe of the medication and led a rich life. Now, I hardly go out, and am in so much physical discomfort on top of my mental issues. Help!

[@Openyoureyez83]

I suffer from Bad anxiety and panic attacks honestly without Xanax I don’t know how I would get through it

[@Openyoureyez83]

@christianagorge5597 I have a doctor and Pharmacy

[@NixyRose72]

I take one 1mg klonopin every night for restless leg syndrome. Also supplemental if I have a panic attack that I can't control. Also if I have to go into a situation that I know is going to push my limits and triggers (grocery store, visiting the hospital, eating in a restaurant etc) I'll carry half of one with me just as a precaution. I have been trying to push my limits more and more lately. I'm trying to face the agoraphobia down so that I can expand my comfort zone a little more, at least. It's difficult, but I am making an effort.

[@travisn346]

Try The Linden Method and learn the true science of anxiety and why you suffer. Exposure is not the solution for anxiety conditions. Wishing you the best and recovery.

[@NixyRose72]

@@travisn346 exposure is what has helped me in the past. As well as CBT and therapy. I haven't always been this way. When I don't face the agoraphobia down, my world shrinks and continues to shrink. I have to fight to keep it open enough not to completely cripple me. My therapist works with me, encouraging me with each step. There are a lot of hurdles in my way (physical disability, mental and emotional disabilities) but I AM making progress. Sometimes exposure can do more damage, depending on the person, type of anxiety and how it is handled. Manhandling any phobia or anxiety is absolutely not the way to do it. It has to be baby steps. I hate those shows that bring a phobic person in and then just dump their fear onto their lap (sometimes literally). This can absolutely further the trauma and reinforce the fear. But don't worry, I'm doing mine with guidance and tiny steps. Thank you so much for the concern and well wishes! Bless!

[@Vlognviews]

I have been looking at your videos all of your videos about anxiety is on point i wish you uploaded daily i feel a connection on anxiety have on us

[@christenmabel6011]

It definitely has helped with my ptsd.. however it gets less effective over time.

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

Thank you for sharing my friend! How are you?

[@nikkimckay860]

Hello Authentic Mental health community take care everyone

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

Hello! How are you today my friend?

[@aleksivailov2979]

Is it normal to feel cold and shiver after taking it?

[@margaretramirez7278]

I used to take clonopin also a benzo and it helped me with my panic attacks and Derealization

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

Hey, thank you so much for sharing this with the community! When did you stop taking your medication?

[@vasantipunchoo3699]

Why is sugar ,carbs and butter so helpful to face panic???

[@BambiTimes]

I'm going to the Dr soon to get anxiety meds and this is a good basis for what to look for/not look for.

[@jameshood8974]

This doc online do get it for me..

[@jameshood8974]

He's on telegram,

[@jameshood8974]

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[@BambiTimes]

Got prescribed sertaline which is generic for zoloft. 50mg. I ended up being allergic or excuse me "having adverse effects" from what the Dr's at the hospital said......I was freaking having seizures which is one of the adverse affects of the med. Haven't tried new meds as now I'm to freaking scared. :/

[@jameshood8974]

Xanax really works anyways I have been on it for 5years now I only take them when needed

[@jmitch8483]

For me it's a short span of time between when I start to feel relief and then the need to sleep. Even with a low dose. I wish it didn't act like a sleeping pill on me.

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with xanax with the community I really appreciate it! Xanax makes my wifes anxiety and panic attacks disappear but it makes her really really sleep like you! How are you today?

[@jon8063]

Mine also the same thing for this and also I find fighting the sleep part makes me feel giddy and feel light headed and the confusion part but only taking 1mg when the onset of anxiety attack

[@DivineSoulFromU]

ian prescribed but i take 2 every couple weeks

[@thebreifcaseman269]

Mate xanax is not available in the uk even for precription meds or even on the nhs I would hope you would do your research first. Besides from that its one of the most addictive prescription drugs out there. No right mined doctor uses this as a primary drug to treat anxiety or other disorders and is more likely to be used as prm prescription ready medication I.e for when symptoms are bad in unstable paitions and need somthing to clam down. These medications are offen used for disorders with mood intabilties I.e bipolar complex personality disorders e.c.t not for anxieties and. If so it would only work temporarily and doctors would proberly only precribe for a short time while also precribing another medications like an ssri or say an antipsychotic depending on the symptoms. Also the drug is also used to control seizures in patients. So the fact your even talking about this drug is stupid. Diazepam would have been the appropriate suggestion although all still applys to this. Do your homework properly. You cant jist ask your gp for drugs that are commonly abuse and used recreational reasons over and over for people simply suffering from anxiety. There seriously addictive man.

[@MemeLord_7793]

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[@justinbatt3191]

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[@claudimarlambo6129]

I have a question

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

Of course my friend?

[@claudimarlambo6129]

@@AuthenticMentalHealth are u a therapist

[@AuthenticMentalHealth]

No I'm not a therapist, I'm someone who has been diagnosed with anxiety, depression and panic disorder who create Authentic Mental Health to help/support others who are struggling around the world!

[@claudimarlambo6129]

@@AuthenticMentalHealthoh ok but what depression

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@@AuthenticMentalHealth hello

[@nenadcubric2663]

Pregabalin (Lyrica) is better

[@nenadcubric2663]

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