01-22-2014, 02:58 AM
Medications will not cure this. What meds do is make it easier for you to cope with all of this.
And therapy won't cure you either, but a therapist can assist you in figuring out what tools you need to cope and get through these moments.
Some people actually do a lot better with a combination of therapy and medication. Unfortunately way to many people are just on the drugs and not getting the therapy.
At this time, with as crippling and debilitating your anxiety is I strongly suggest you talk to your doctor about both therapy and medication. Your doctor will prescribe an anti-anxiety medication, but don't just stop there. Get a therapist. It may take a few of them to find one you are comfortable with and who works well with you.
And therapy won't cure you either, but a therapist can assist you in figuring out what tools you need to cope and get through these moments.
Some people actually do a lot better with a combination of therapy and medication. Unfortunately way to many people are just on the drugs and not getting the therapy.
At this time, with as crippling and debilitating your anxiety is I strongly suggest you talk to your doctor about both therapy and medication. Your doctor will prescribe an anti-anxiety medication, but don't just stop there. Get a therapist. It may take a few of them to find one you are comfortable with and who works well with you.