Benzodiazepines offer short-term relief of problems, and your doctor may only prescribe these drugs for a short period of time to help you cope while your symptoms are severe. If you experience ongoing problems it makes sense to start thinking about other ways of coping.
You may consider:
- Regular exercise
- Listening to music
- Learning relaxation techniques
- Herbal alternatives, such as chamomile tea or valerian tablets
- Talking about your problems to a friend, family member, counsellor or doctor
- Finding someone to help you work out your problems such as a financial adviser, self-help group or social worker.