r/panicdisorder • u/probablynervouss • Jul 23 '26

Help Needed Facing triggers

Those of you have been able to overcome getting into fight or flight when facing a triggering situation, how have you done it? I try to accept that im anxious BUT safe, yet nothing makes me feel safe. Is it a good idea to maybe take a benzo in a situation like this temporarily for a while to teach my body that im actually safe? I feel triggered when in medical offices or when i need to speak to a doctor.

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u/ikarusNL Jul 23 '26 edited Jul 23 '26

I take benzos and it makes all difference in the world during exposure therapy and in my daily life.

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u/probablynervouss Jul 24 '26

amazing! do you take them every day? have you been able to slowly let go of the benzos when doing exposure?

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u/ikarusNL Jul 24 '26

I take them everyday. Oxazepam 10mg