Does Buspar help? I am scared of side effects with this drug been on it for 5 days no side effects?

Many people say that Buspar is useless. I think this is because when people take this type of medicine they expect an acute, noticeable, and marked emotional change. Buspar's effect is subtle. I think if a nervous system is depressed or anxious, Buspar works well for it's treatment. Many people may not notice it. Benzodiazpines are fast acting an effective, but they are incredibly habit forming and people become too reliant on them. They tranquilize the central nervous system much the way alcohol does. If you're popping xanax or ativan, it's like taking a shot of whiskey. You can even black out and have hangovers from benzos (taking more than prescribed of course). Buspar seems to help me long term. I respond to situations better, have less crowd anxiety, and just have an overall better sense of well being. Buspar works. Buspar can be helpful for anxiety and depression, but most anxious people are impatient and do not give Buspar a fair shot.

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You won't suddenly feel calm like you would with other anti-anxiety medication. Instead, a slow change will occur and your quality of life will improve. This has been my experience. If you do not want a potentially habit forming quick fix, Buspar should be helpful. I notice how well it works when I run out and miss a couple of days of dosing. Symptoms return and I get a better feel for its effectiveness. Hopefully it helps you too.