I did what you guys said and took ssri for anxiety but

[Jktm]

Like in the case stated above, I'm not a trained professional, but SSRI/SNRIs and the NDRI bupropion never helped me with anxiety and were often more anxiogenic than anxiolytic, but YMMV. Diazepam in high enough doses (above therapeutic sadly) worked best for me with Alprazolam a close second, followed by Lorazepam, and lastly Clonazepam (Ativan does me way better than Klonopin does, but I'm one of those weirdos it doesn't work very well with). Since a recent "suicide attempt" involving a high dose of clonazepam, I can't even get a doctor to prescribe me painkillers with my 6 diagnosed back issues, let alone a benzo, so I'm thinking of suggesting amps as I have severe ADHD, life-long, severe obesity issues, and chronic, severe, debilitating insomnia (but oddly the amps actually make me sleepy shortly after absorption and RELIEVE my anxiety) as alternative therapy. I know Vyvanse is indicated for treatment resistant depression (which I have), alternative anxiety therapy, ADHD, and obesity, but would like to be able to get ahold of Desoxyn as it's smoother.

 

[blight12]

OP, how long did you take them before deciding they where not working? A month at least?

SSRI wont vanish your symptoms like a benzo would feel like. For me it was a small change that made all the difference.
It killed the obsessive/compulsive portion of my ptsd and anxiety and this small change made life manageable and ok again.
If you are expecting your issues to suddenly go away then you need to evaluate your expectations.

A responsible medical professional should ensure you have the right expectation and don't expect some miracle cure.

Not saying you or your doc are doing anything wrong, just sharing my experience. Drug treatment is more about managing anxiety/depression etc, not curing it, in my experience...

 

[golden1]

a great proportion of professionally trained doctors would probably beg to differ. are you a trained professional by any chance?

I've seen a great proportion of patients online and in person who would say SSRIs are pointless or detrimental. Many doctors are actually rather clueless and are not prepared for their job.
This isn't to say SSRIs don't work, but to say that a "professionally trained" doctor isn't necessarily all-knowing and that when SSRIs fail to work and a doctor just switches you around to different SSRIs they probably should go back to the books. Just my opinion. Also I highly recommend not going the benzodiazepine route unless it's as needed and even then... not often.

a good diet and training at stopping anxiety is the way to go about it(just like you would train for anything else). If you try that for a while and get nowhere, then sure go the drug route.

 

[CLICKHEREx]

They haven't worked very well, and I have quite bad anxiety, the doctor said to come back if they don't work and shed give me something else, what do you think she would give me? I took paxil by the way and I'm 19 y/o male.

Learn and employ the relaxation techniques (begin with Progressive Muscle Relaxation) and the EFT variant for use in public places, in case it is needed there.

View my previous answer about anxiety at http :// au.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20111014061737AAgQyLM and see my post about SSRI antidepressants/anxiolytics such as Paxil, Zoloft, or Lexapro at http ://au .answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110921032742AAZn9qX

In the long term, you would benefit much more by the use of anti-anxiety techniques, and for the short term, as you become proficient in their use, you can try combinations of the herbal remedies and supplements shown, and/or L-theanine, ashwagandha, & valerian.

A doctor would very probably try you on another SSRI, or SSNRI or combination, and if they prove ineffective, may prescribe a benzodiazepene, such as Klonopin, Xanax, or Valium (addictive; very long weaning off period, or possibly bad withdrawals).

Why not try the more natural, less potentially harmful methods first; the pills will still be there, if needed (unlikely)?