My mom had an anxiety disorder and the medication worked wonderfully. You are under a stressful time now with a new job and moving so maybe now is not the best time to be off medication. I'm sorry your mom feels pills are not the answer but it sounds like they worked for you. Perhaps your mother has never experienced a panic attack but they are freightning. I would go back on the meds and get through the stressful time then when you are comfortable in your new situation try going off them again. Thre is nothing wrong with medication, it's not an excuse. There is a ton of research out there relating to the physiologiacl factors involveed in anxiety disorders. My mom also had couseling which was very helpful.

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