Anxiety does not come in just one form. Getting a proper diagnosis for your anxiety is an important first step before beginning any type of medication. Mild anxiety is a common phenomenon.

These medications go by a few names — they’re sometimes called anxiolytics, or anti-anxiety drugs. Anxiety medications may ...

In my clinical practice, by contrast, I find that non-pill treatment methods help in all but the most and chronic extreme cases. And they help without the downsides of anti-anxiety medications.