“According to the American Academy of Family Physicians, ‘Benzodiazepines lose their therapeutic anti-anxiety effect after 4 to 6 months of regular use. And a recent analysis reported in JAMA Psychiatry found that the effectiveness of SSRIs in treating anxiety has been overestimated, and in some cases is no better than placebo.’” “According to the FDA, ‘benzodiazepines can worsen cases of pre-existing depression, and more recent … Continue reading Medication for Anxiety