Just finished a benzo detox program four days ago. and It is now day 15 with no benzo's in my system and I am having bad anxiety. It got so bad I ended up in the ER yesterday and all they could offer where benzo's. I feel terrible and don't know how to cope with this anxiety.Does anybody know of any fast acting anxiety alternatives?

There are anti-depressants that the GP can provide that feel like benzodiazepines. Trazodone has a similar fast-acting, anti-anxiety and sedative effect but is NOT related to the benzodiazepines. It sounds like you could use an antidepressant at a time like this anyway. It also helps for anxiety. In fact, I take it. It will knock you out with the first dose and then over a period of months reduce in sedation, however you'll always notice you've had your dose. I take mine before bed.

There are also sleeping tablets such as Zopiclone which are considered "non-benzodiazepines" but I wouldn't recommend them because they act on the same receptors as benzodiazepines, just in a different way.

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