When will they prescribe meds?

[LaQuitas4]

Ive had anxiety for a couple of years, now its turning into constant panic.
Went to counseling session today and they just told me to do soime relaxation things and i come back next week.
I just want to know when will they give me something for it, I  mean I have derealization, chest pains, depression,  ptsd, and always in state of panic. But no meds??

[nursegirl6572]

Sounds like the OP has a prettuy long history of anxiety, complete with therapy and all.  I still think a p-doc is theway to go.

[mp212121]

I would go see an actual MD first.  Usually, they will give you some xanax or something similar, to see if your panic/anxiety is just a temporary thing.  If you find that after a week or so, you are still experiencing the acute anxiety when not on the tranquilizer, you should consider taking an anti-depressant.  Your therapist may be against western methods, and I understand, but if it's really ruining your life and not getting better, go the medication route.  Some of these natural healer people can be irresponsible.  All of us aren't blessed with a brain that allows us to turn off the anxiety/panic when we want, in my opinion.  But some are blessed with it, and they don't understand what we go through.  Medication can be a life saver if you find the right one.

[nursegirl6572]

*If you*

[nursegirl6572]

Iyou would like to try medication, you need to go to a psychiatrist.  A therapist cannot prescribe medications.