XANAX story on sunday show in Australia, what are did you think?

[kiwiang]

WOW this scared me a bit, I am not on xanax but I do see a lot here are, also my gp said ativan is similar .....did any one see this story and if so what do you think?
just curious:)
ang

[alankay]

Ki, I didn't see the show but listen to your docs on these meds. The media(they have to have "stories"/shows. etc) will take a number of horror stories where these meds(benzos) were used too liberally for too long and wind up being a problem. Ativan is longer acting so better IMHO.
If used properly(sparingly and selectively in general)]these meds can be God send for truly anxious people. But they are not the answer...if there is one... but part of a strategy to get you feeling better and back fully functional. The exact roles of meds, counseling, calming techniqes, life style changes, education on anxiety, etc, will vary by individual. But for many there is a time and place for a benzo. Many don't need that. This will all be between you and a good doc/therapist. Not a TV show that will going to the next "hot topic" for the next show. Alankay.

[laurandisorder]

Ironically I watches it in the waiting room at the 7 day clinic I made my partner go to this weekend.

It showed so many worse case scenarios - it was totally sensationalised and a very poor example of journalism.

Don't let it bother you. Seriously.