The first time I took an anti-anxiety medication was years ago when I had my first MRI to check for some neurological symptoms I was having. I had never experienced an MRI before and was extremely anxious about the thought of being in an enclosed space for such a long time. The doctor asked me if I needed to take something for anxiety and I was offered some choices of benzodiazepines.
I chose valium and while it made me feel spaced out, it didn’t take away my fear completely. It was a...



