Although tranquillisers were one of the first defences against anxiety, the growing controversy over their use for some of the anxiety disorders means this type of treatment is slowly being withdrawn. The current trend is not to prescribe tranquillisers for anxiety disorders. If they are prescribed, then it is only for a two to four week period (Brayley et al. 1991). While this will lower the risk of possible addiction, it does not solve the original difficulties caused through the limited understanding, treatment facilities and resources for people with anxiety disorders.

We are all aware of the millions of prescriptions written each year for tranquillisers, which in itself should be enough to highlight this problem in the community. It hasn’t. The controversy over tranquillisers should have added further emphasis. It hasn’t. We need to be taught management skills from the beginning. This would enable us to take control of our disorder from the outset.

People who have been taking tranquillisers over a long period of time are in a similar situation. Although there are withdrawal programs, there is still only limited help available. Again, management skills need to be taught and they can be of great assistance during any withdrawal process.

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