Easing anxiety using substances

[slickOne]

Has anyone thought of using substances to reduce ones anxiety and maybe fear before CBT?
If yes, which ones would you use and which ones would you stay as far away from as possible?

 

[Meretlein]

Benzos have worked for people before. I would go with a shorter acting one like ativan or xanax. Longer acting benzos like valium would be fine too though.

 

[Lotus1818]

in rare cases tramadol works for people. it does for me. but you really need to experiment with it. to see if it does anything to you.

 

[slickOne]

what about non opioids and non Benzos? Maybe stuff like lsd or something, would that work?

 

[Sweet emotion]

I was just given samples by my pharmacist of CBD oils that help with anxiety. They say you have to use it for more than five days in a row to feel an effect.

what about non opioids and non Benzos? Maybe stuff like lsd or something, would that work?

I'm taking Xanax and Klonopin

 

[BPD_LE]

Alcohol and benzos for me.

 

[LonelyLight]

Xanax and alcohol ease mine temporarily

 

[terry_a_davis]

what about non opioids and non Benzos? Maybe stuff like lsd or something, would that work?

LSD made me psychotic. I'd choose benzo's or a little alcohol.