Would you ever take anti anxiety medication?

[Jackalope]

I'm sorry to hear what you are going through I know all too well what it is like, so I'll share my experiences.

I have had crippling anxiety in the past. I had it so bad I couldn't even open my post. I was getting professional help, and was also prescribed some medication. They told me to only take it when I really needed to, because it was very powerful stuff and can easily become addictive.

I took it a few times when the anxiety was absolutely unbearable, and it definitely helped a lot. I took their advice and resisted taking any more than absolutely necessary, and I found that just knowing the tablets were there for an emergency was comforting and helped me cope.

After lots of counselling and therapy, I managed to get through the worst of my anxiety and eventually I was able to cope again.

Rob - so much of that resonates with me. I'm glad to hear you're better.