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im on venafaxine (1x 75, 1x 175 ) and it helped until recently. im thinking maybe a medication made more for anxiety might help as venafaxine is mainly for depression. any ideas?

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Hi jsp

I dont think I have spoken to you yet , so just incase I will say Welcome :)

I dont take meds , so I cant come up with some wonderful advise on this , but someone might later

How ever , if you feel you are not happy with what you are taking , I would go & see my GP & explain exactly what you have said in your post , I am sure if they felt you would be better or you are not happy with what you are taking , they should offer you an alternative

Let us no how you go on

Love

whywhy

xxx

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Diazepam if used for treating anxiety but is on prescription only and will only be prescribed short term. I would speak to your GP

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A Benzodiazepine such as Diapzepam (Valium) will relieve you from anxiety but they are highly addictive and should only be taken short - term. I take Mirtazapine currently. This is an anti-depressant but it does have anti-anxiety properties too and will also help with sleep, especially for the first few weeks of taking it. I've found it helpful but like most anti-depressants what works for one person may not be effective for someone else. You could mention it to your GP and see what he/she thinks. Good luck.

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