I believe I have an anxiety disorder, but the doctor believes I am depressed ?

Question: I am a psych grad student and know that i have an anxiety disorder..it runs in my family..and I have all the symptoms and fit perfectly into the DSM-IV-R. I am not hopless, do not feel worthless ect... He put me on an antidepressant, which I understand may help anxiety, but it doesn't help me. he won't put me on an anti-anxiety med because he's worried I will become addicted...I have such big problems with my anxiety that my work and relationships with others are interupted greatly. My anxiety is holding me back from who I have the potential to be and causing me mental anguish....What should I do..Oh, and I did "illegally" obtain valium and took it without abusing it for a couple weeks, I felt so much better and people noticed..they were more drawn to me becuase I could actually relax and be myself....what should I do?

Answers:
Well if you are a psych grad, than you should have studied what to do. You are an idiot for buying Valium!!! It is a cover up and if you got it illegally, you have a drug addiction!!! Get a clue and go back to school and deal with your stressful life. Quit trying for a quick fix! Not to mention, you just became a confessed felon by stating that you got drugs from another felon!! If you think I am crazy by calling you a drug addict, just look at how you got them. Normal people do not go looking for drugs a doctor doesn't want you to have. Please, get therapy and get over your selfish ways!!! CBT is the only way to go unless you are so unwilling to work hard at dealing with your issues. Most people call this life.

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do about what? u just said u seemed more relaxed around people what is your question?

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