My cpn is unsure what the psychiatrist will do for me as i can't take ad's for anxiety i have been on valium for 10 years i wonder if its made it worse?

Beeing on: Benzodiazapines for ten years doesn't really help the underlying anxiety. If you can find a quiet place - do so. Breath in slowly & deeply through your nostrils. Fill your lungs with air (but not to the point of discomfort). Hold for a count of five then slowly begin to exhale through an open mouth. Repeat at least 12 times, longer if you need to. *talking therapy ranks really high. Cognitive >.

Anxiety can worsen: Anxiety can worsen with time. If the anxiety has not been eradicated through therapy or the roots of the problem remain untouched, most likely medications by itself would not solve all issues. Benzodiazepines (valium, xanax, (alprazolam) klonopin) create tolerance and it is possible that you need more of them along life. Combination of ssri, anxiolytics and psychotherapy are the treatment gold standard.