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by jlarocco 2707 days ago
Since you didn't mention it, have you tried cannabis or CBD? If you live somewhere that it's legalized it's worth a try. Among people I know the results are mixed, but it can help with anxiety.

In any case, edibles especially, are a lot healthier than benzos or alcohol, and not addictive in the same way.
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DKnoll 2707 days ago
Treating anxiety with cannabis is like throwing gas on a fire.
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b1r6 2707 days ago
It seems to depend on the person? I've seen some anxiety-prone friends freak out on thc, while others felt better like they never had before. It's weird!
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jlarocco 2705 days ago
I disagree, it depends on the person.
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DKnoll 2705 days ago
Some people do not become anxious from cannabis, that is true.

The problem is recommending a drug with one of the most common side effects being anxiety to a person who has severe enough anxiety to have sought treatment for it and been prescribed benzodiazepines. While it might work it might also trigger a panic attack.

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