• HappinessPill@lemmy.ml
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    6 days ago

    I think you are very stressed, some heart medications reduce the heart rate effects of anxiety. Xanax reduce the mental anxiety, but it’s very strong and you could become dependent on benzos creating another problem, they are best for short term management.

    There some suplements that reduce cortisol levels, but also have a penthora of sife effects, they are called adaptogens, also SSRIs could reduce your anxiety without the risk of making you dependent.

    I would search for another job also, if that’s is a option for you.

    I hope you can get the help you need.

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      5 days ago

      SSRIs absolutely make you dependant. Doctors recommend not quitting them cold-turkey for a reason.

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        5 days ago

        I don’t mean dependent in that way, it’s that SSRIs can cause some problems sure, but they are less habit-forming and have lower addictive potential than benzos. A benzo withdraw if you quit cold-turkey from a high-dosage can definitely kill a person.