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> There really is no drug alternative to benzos other than maybe SSRIs but most people perscribed them probably tried SSRIs in the past to no effect. Actually
by tnecniv 8y ago
> There really is no drug alternative to benzos other than maybe SSRIs but most people perscribed them probably tried SSRIs in the past to no effect.
Actually the two really serve different purposes. Benzos are commonly prescribed as a way to manage panic attacks or other acute occurrences of anxiety. SSRIs can help reduce your anxiety over time, but take a long time to build up in your system. Often people are prescribed both simultaneously.
- DanBC 8y ago> Benzos are commonly prescribed as a way to manage panic attacks or other acute occurrences of anxiety. That's how they're supposed to be prescribed, but in this threaad we see a few people who take a daily benzo and have done for several months.