– why do benzos(like Ativan) work almost immediately, but srris take weeks to work? Are they not doing essentially the same thing ?

Question

I got an Ativan script to help w anxiety for an upcoming surgery- and I have struggled w anxiety my whole life – I did try ssris and Wellbutrin, neither made me this relaxed this easily.

I know it’s addictive, but damn I wish it could be the OTC anxiety option like Tylenol or Advil

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Answer 1

Minor point, but Wellbutrin is not an SSRI. It’s an NDRI. Similar in the time to effect though.