Family Dr. Vs Psychiatrist (Perscriptions)

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Hi i got panic disorder and severe general anxiety some times i dont even like to leave my house. I see my family doctor for anxiety and im taking Prozac 20mg daily and Xanax 1mg about 2 times a week. I take the Xanax when i get a really bad anxiety or panic attack but my question is if i took a small dose of xanax daily i wouldnt have the panic attacks but i wouldnt think to ask my doctor hed probably stop giving me what i have. My doctor is very strict and doesnt like to prescribe to to me but when i use it its a huge releif. My doctor give mes 30 1mg every 3 months. If i was to see a psychiatrist would he understand the problem. If you see a Psychiatrist is he more leanient with the medication then the primary Dr.
 
Its very dependant on the individual doctor. I dont think any doctor would want you to take xanax every day if there was an alternative Seeing a psychiatrist might be good, not only because they might be more lenient with pills, but because he might be able to get on top of your anxiety/panic through other means.

Why not ask to see a psych - you have nothing to lose, and everything to gain.
 
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