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If you're battling anxiety or sleep troubles, your doctor might prescribe lorazepam or alprazolam, better known as Xanax.

These medications belong to the benzodiazepine group and function by targeting gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA), a chemical that produces calming effects throughout the body.

Whilst both medicines can tackle anxiety, alprazolam may also be prescribed for managing seizures linked to epilepsy.

Despite proving effective for treating anxiety symptoms and other conditions, one clinical psychologist has warned against becoming too dependent on these medications.

Fernando Azor, a psychologist who regularly posts content on social media, told his TikTok audience that whilst benzodiazepines can help 'soothe' anxiety symptoms, they don't tackle the underlying causes

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