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BeHereNow

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2. You need to find a new doctor.
Sun Dec 2, 2012, 02:17 AM
Dec 2012

I suffered the majority of my life with GAD and didn't really know it until
about four years ago.
If you have any history of substance abuse, you are not a good candidate
for certain medications and no good doctor would give you benzo drugs.
However, there ARE alternatives, medication wise.

I was on ativan for three years and had to switch because over time,
the body builds a tolerance and it stopped working.

Thankfully, I have very good doctor who switched me from ativan
to klonopin which is working like a charm for me.

NOT ONE panic attack since I started it.
Restful sleep and able to function again.
Life is good.

If your doctor does not help you with your anxiety, find a new doctor who will.
There is no need to suffer.

BHN

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