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Originally posted by Dionysus
I think you took what I said too literally. What I meant, is that some people are prescribed these drugs unneccessarily...while others REALLY do need them. If the risks outweigh the benefits of these meds, it won't hurt to seek other options. Yeah, don't suddenly discontinue them, the withdrawals can be hell.
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I know what you meant. I have seen huge improvements in many people taking these medications after years of therapy did not work. That is the difference between having a mild case and a severe case of an anxiety disorder. I agree that some doctors are too quick to write a prescription unnecessarily. I think that a patient has a responsibility to find her or his best treatment. For some patients that is therapy or medication or both. If it is a chemical imbalance, chances are the patient needs medication. It also doesn't hurt to get a second medical opinion.
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