| We anxiety sufferers are always on the lookout for | | | | masking anxiety panic attack symptoms. Most of |
| relief from the horrible symptoms of anxiety and | | | | these medications also relax you which can help in |
| panic attacks. There is certainly no shortage of | | | | avoiding anxiety attacks. |
| anxiety attack panic treatments on the market, but | | | | Cons |
| the difficulty is in choosing the best one for you. | | | | 1. Unpleasant side effects. Anytime you introduce a |
| If you're like me, you're not just looking for a | | | | synthetic chemical into your system, there is a risk of |
| "band-aid" solution that just provides short term relief | | | | side effects. While medication may provide relief for |
| from the anxiety panic attack symptoms, you're | | | | many people, others are left worse off than they |
| looking for true freedom from the chains of anxiety. | | | | were originally. Drugs still have a long way to go to |
| As with anything else, doctors are quick to push | | | | be considered a universal cure, unlike natural cures for |
| medications on us for anxiety attack panic | | | | panic attacks. |
| treatments. For some, prescription medication is the | | | | 2. Tolerance. Medication should be used very sparingly |
| perfect solution. For others it is not enough. Let's | | | | and only when necessary. Eventually, our bodies get |
| examine the pros and cons of using medications as | | | | used to having the drugs in our systems and we |
| the sole treatment for anxiety and panic attacks. | | | | develop a tolerance for them. Once your body gets |
| Pros | | | | used to it, medication may not work as well as it |
| 1. Convenience. Perhaps the biggest advantage for | | | | used to, causing you to need to keep increasing your |
| medication. Pop a pill into your mouth and swallow - it | | | | dosage. |
| doesn't get much easier than that. Both prescription | | | | 3. It's Only Temporary. Even though it can be quite |
| and over-the-counter drugs are very easy to obtain | | | | effective, medication is still just a temporary fix. It |
| as well. A quick trip to the doctor or the corner | | | | may reduce the intensity and frequency of our |
| pharmacy is all it takes. | | | | anxiety attacks, but medication alone cannot eliminate |
| 2. Speed. Another big pro for drugs - Instant | | | | them completely because it doesn't go to the root |
| gratification. Some medications take effect in as little | | | | of the problem. Medication is a good interim fix to |
| as 5 minutes. This is very tempting for those dealing | | | | alleviate our anxiety until we find a more permanent |
| with very unpleasant anxiety panic attack symptoms. | | | | solution. |
| 3. Effectiveness. Yes, generally speaking, medication | | | | Medication is a viable option as an effective anxiety |
| works. Anti-anxiety medications are quite effective in | | | | attack panic treatment, but it isn't the best option. |