Concerned Medication

I suffer from anxiety and cleithrophobia. I have to sit on the aisle even in an outdoor stadium, can’t get in an elevator unless only a few people in it. The list goes on and on. I have used lorazepam .5 for years on a very only as needed basis (usually 50 a year, but really 25 uses as I have to take 2) My doctor recently denied my refill I’m not sure why yet I have an appointment coming up. They keep wanting me to go on trazodone daily which I don’t understand. If I don’t have some type of anxiety medication I cannot do several things that I have in the past had full on panic attacks doing. Most of these are activities Where I am literally trapped i.e. a dental procedure, an airplane seat etc. is taking this small amount of anxiety medication to get me through situation to where I feel trapped such a big deal?

Dear Concerned for medication, 

Thank you for asking the hive!

Medication questions are always encouraged to be asked directed to the prescriber. In this case it sounds as if you have an upcoming appointment to inquire about your medication with your psychiatrist. Perhaps consider seeking a second opinion for your medication needs.With regard to anxiety and cleithrophobia, exposure and response prevention, a type of cognitive behavioral therapy, can be helpful with reducing symptoms.

Be Well,

The Hive


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