I have seen two different doctor's in colorado springs. i've clearly been diagnosed with acute anxiety, but they still want me on antidepressants?

Many antidepressants: have anti-anxiety properties and are less troublesome (addicting, sedating) than tranquilizers (usually benzos). Plus, if you have an underlying depression, SSRI's help reduce that. (75% of major depression cases come with anxiety, which is because of the depression, not the anxiety, proper). However, think about figuring out your anxiety, regardless. Seek out a psychologist, too.

They work: some antidepressantsare also effective antianxiety drugs and have FDA aPPROVAL FOT THIS USE.

Anxiety: SSRIs are generally a first choice med to help with both depression and anxiety because they help to keep your mood in the normal range. But it is trial and error, and remember that meds just manage symptoms and don't resolve the original stressor. Please look for a Psychologist expert in treating anxiety disorders, preferably trained in EMDR. It generally works much faster and is less distressing

Can occur together: Acute anxiety and underlying depression can occur together. Also many antidepressant medications also have anti anxiety effects. Discuss your concerns with your prescribing doctor.

Therapy?: Have you yet tried any form of psychotherapy? Typically, the optimal combination of things to treat emotional issues such as anxiety or depression is medication (which, on your best day, is supposed to take the edge off symptoms) but the real gruntwork takes place in psychotherapist's consulting room.