Medication For Anxiety (Does it Help or Hurt?)

Can anxiety medications make anxiety worse? Deciding whether to take medication for anxiety is difficult. In this video, I share my perspective as a psychotherapist who worked with people with anxiety for two decades. I am not a medical doctor, and I do not prescribe medication. I present this from the point of view of my experience with actual people using medication as well as from my training. Certain anxiety disorders do seem to benefit from certain medications. However, there are other medications which have a biphasic impact, which I do not believe are helpful in the long run. _____________ Transformational Program: Roadmap to Joy and Authentic Confidence: https://www.awakenjoy.life/roadmap PDF: Transform your Negative Core Beliefs: https://barbara-heffernan.mykajabi.co... BetterHelp 1:1 Counseling: https://betterhelp.com/awakenjoy I have personally used their services and have recently become an affiliate. Using this link enables you to a discount of 10% off the first month. Betterhelp sponsors some of my videos, which does help to support this channel. Free Webinar: Rewiring Your Brain for Joy and Confidence: https://www.awakenjoy.life/rewire-you... Sign up for a Free Trial on Virtual EMDR - https://bit.ly/bhvirtualemdr Use Promo Code: AWAKENJOY20 for 20% off. The program code must be put into the promo code box when you checkout for the discount! This is an online service I have used and I support! Transformational Program: Roadmap to Joy and Authentic Confidence: https://www.awakenjoy.life/roadmap The "aah!" mini-series is now on YouTube. Start here:    • Diaphragmatic Breathing Benefits   Full playlist here:   • Diaphragmatic Breathing Benefits   Say hi on social: Instagram:   / awakenjoy.life   Facebook:   / awakenjoy.life   My website: https://www.awakenjoy.life/ NOTE: This description contains affiliate links for the Virtual EMDR site, for betterhelp.com and for pridecounseling.com. While this channel may earn a minimal sum when the viewer using these affiliate links, the viewer is in NO WAY obligated to use these links; the viewer is not charged extra for these links and, in fact, receives a discount over the regular pricing of these programs. I have used both Virtual EMDR and betterhelp.com, and pridecounseling is connected to betterhelp.com. Disclaimer: This video was created by Barbara Heffernan, LCSW for educational purposes only. These videos are not diagnostic and provide no individual consultation. Consumption of these materials is for your own education and any medical, psychological, or professional care decisions should be made between you and your primary care doctor or another provider that you are engaged with. Barbara Heffernan is not available for individual consultation via YouTube, social media, or email, and provides services only in the manner mentioned above.