My boyfriend has probably the most severe anxiety I've ever seen...or maybe it's just because it's been left untreated for years and years.
Something as small as just pulling into a parking spot, a million thing start going through his head; I'm going to hit one of the cars next to me, the police are going to come and arrest me, insurance is going to skyrocket and the person is going to sue me, etc.
Another example is confrontation; Our roommate doesn't clean, but if i confront him about it, he'll yell at me, punch me or just leave and then we'll get evicted and have to live on the streets because we can't afford to pay the rent, etc.
And finally; the anti-anxiety meds. My boyfriend doesn't like the idea of taking anti anxiety meds because of the inevitable addiction and terrible side effects. And that's the one thing i agree on.
He went to the doctor and told her about his extreme anxiety, and they instantly prescribed him Klonopin like it was nothing. I know Klonopin is basically the lowest form of Benzo, but it still has it's bad side affects and addiction.
Is there any anti anxiety medication that doesn't cause addiction? Or is there any other treatment that he may not have to take meds?
