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How long do i need to be taking benzodiazepines to cure my social anxiety for?
8 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Depends: If you do not deal with the underlying cause you may need this medication for you whole life. If you address the cause, the medication will become less necessary.
Answered 8/17/2013
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Benzos: Probably indefinitely unless u r working in psychotherapy to explore the dynamics underlying your issues.
Answered 10/4/2016
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Benzos aren't a cure: I agree with dr. Ali. Benzodiazapines numb you to your anxiety but they don't address the underlying cause. They can also be very addicting. A selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor would be a class of medication that could help with the underlying neurochemical problems but psychotherapy such as cognitive behavioral therapy would actually start to give you control. Look into deep breathing ex
Answered 12/9/2013
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