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Anxiety Medication - Does it Work?
The Truth About Anxiety Medications Will Surprise You
First of all let me assure you that if you are taking anxiety medication now, or have taken anxiety medication in the past, it won't harm you or you recovery. It would be wrong to suggest that any of the commonly prescribed anxiety medications were completely useless, however, many were developed as anti-depressants, sedatives and for other conditions and as such, have very little therapeutic impact on anxiety conditions, if any at all.
You see, the part of the brain responsible for the development and perpetuation of an anxiety condition is not 'reached' by anxiety medications in order to have any curative affect. No anxiety medication can erase the anxious behavior and reaction which causes these conditions and until it is possible to do so, there will only be one solution. NO anxiety medication will ever be developed that can accurately pinpoint the EXACT neural pathways in the brain responsible for an anxiety disorder and selectively (and accurately) erase them. Anxiety medication just isn't that targetted.
The section of the brain responsible for anxiety disorders is influenced solely by behavior and while anxiety medications can be beneficial in true, clinical depressive disorders, anxiety medications have only superficial impact on anxiety conditions. Often, sufferers say the 'soporific' affect of anti-depressants and other commonly prescribed anxiety medications can 'knock the edge' of their anxiety, BUT this has no curative affect - so as soon as the anxiety medication is reduced or stopped, the anxiety floods back.
Similarly, tranquilizers will allow a sufferer to experience temporary relief from some of the more acute symptoms, but these, like other anxiety medication does not 'solve the problem'.
Both anti-depressants and sedatives can also cause added side affects which may be interpreted by the sufferer as a worsening of their condition and may even cause added anxiety in some cases. The side effects of anxiety medication can be as bad as the anxiety itself and many sufferers experience withdrawal problems and 'rebound anxiety' when they cease their pills.
You see, doctors are mostly limited by time and subsequently prescribe anxiety medication instead of discussing other options first.
Most of our clients come to us having tried anxiety medication first because it is perceived by many to be the ONLY simple, accessible option available. Many clients come to us while still taking anxiety medication. This has no affect on the curative affect of the TRUE anxiety elimination method - whether you are currently taking anxiety medication or not is irrelevant, by implementing the advice outlined in our program, you will soon be at a point where you can stop taking anxiety medication with minimal withdrawal.
Anxiety Medication - Benzodiazepines
The Benzodiazepines (Xanax, Valium etc) are most commonly prescribed, followed by chlordiazepoxide (Librium, Librax). Clonazepam (Klonopin). Although one of the more commonly prescribed anxiety medications, they sem to carry the most side effects and withdrawal problems Benzodiazepines are fast-acting, sedative medications and may take effect within an hour or less. The most common side-effects are drowsiness, coordination problems, fatigue, and mental confusion. Benzodiazepines should never be combined with other medications.
Benzodiazepines can cause dependency and tolerance issues. They carry the potential for abuse and acute withdrawal problems. Usually prescribed for short periods because of these concerns they recommended to be used for several days or weeks, however, this is often ignored by practitioners. An effective anxiety medication? NO!
Long-term Benzodiazepines use is not recommended, however some patients who are deemed to require long-term treatment, are often inappropriately prescribed pills for long periods. Always consult your doctor before ceasing benzodiazepines and never stop abruptly.
Withdrawal symptoms commonly occur on cessation; these may include anxiety, shakiness, headache, dizziness, insomnia, loss of appetite and even, fever, psychosis and seizures. It is advisable to use a structured program of gradual withdrawal such as the one outlined in our program in order to avoid or minimize withdrawal issues and rebound anxiety problems.
Other Anxiety Medications
Whilst benzodiazepines are used as the 'first line' by doctors, other anxiety medications such as Buspar (buspirone), the beta-blockers (propranolol, atenolol), Neurontin (Gabapentin), tricyclic antidepressants, SSRIs and MAOIs are also often prescribed.
Buspar is often used for generalized anxiety disorders. Buspar is chemically similar to some antidepressants. Beta-blockers are used mainly for heart conditions (such as high blood pressure), but are also commonly prescribed for anxiety. Anti-depressants such as the tricyclics, SSRIs and MAOIs are also commonly prescribed.
Can These Anxiety Medications CURE Anxiety
No matter what anxiety medication you may have been prescribed, it is NOT the solution... it may give you temporary relief from some acute symptoms, however, it will not provide the curative treatment you require in order to permanently eliminate your anxiety, panic attacks, OCD or/and phobias.
The ACTUAL solution will surprise you. It is so very, very simple and requires NO medicinal or psychological intervention at all.
Our anxiety elimination technique is guaranteed to eliminate anxiety completely.
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Charles Linden
Author of The Linden Method® and
CEO of The Linden Centers
to permanently ERASE their anxiety.
"I took a range of anxiety medication over the years and regret it now! I found out to my detriment that anxiety medication just masks the symptoms and isn't a cure. Then I discovered Charles' Method and the world changed for me."
Corryn Longue, CA.
