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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Somewhere near here
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Somewhere near here
Posts: 11,418
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The meds you mentioned are all benzodiazepines which are sedatives. They are not recommended for long term use. They can become addicting and have questionable effects on the ability of the brain to recover.
Another drug that can be helpful is propanolol. It is a beta blocker that reduces blood pressure and the over-activity of the adrenal system.
Doctors who prescribe Xanax are often just appeasing the obvious symptoms without trying to understand the underlying cause.
What symptoms are you struggling with besides anxiety?
If your vacation is going to be at a busy location like Orlando or a spring break like event, you will likely be doing yourself a serious disservice. If you are still struggling with anxiety at a serious level, the over-stimulation and physical exhaustion of such a trip will a big problem.
If you want to explain what activities you have planned, maybe we can advice you of precautions you can take.
My best to you.
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