Hi Redditors,

I am Sameer, from India. On NYE I was diagnosed with GAD when I developed symptoms like derealisation, impending doom and other common symptoms. Never had a full-blown panic attack though.

I went to see a psychiatrist. He prescribed me zapiz 0.25 in the morning and Nexito plus in the night for 15 days.
While I was taking those medicines, I felt good. Didn't develop any anxiety symptoms anymore.

After 15 days, I went back to the doctor for review, he cut down the morning tablet (zapiz) and replaced the Nexito with Ventab at night for a month.

But, as I start taking Ventab, the derealisation started to hit me at night. I was really scared. I thought I had developed scrizophrenia. So I decided to go for a psychotherapist.
She told me that I don't have scrizophrenia (Hush!)
She started the CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy). 
And it worked! Slowly, slowly, the derealisation tapered off!

Simultaneously, I was taking Ventab at night for 30 days as prescribed.  I was feeling normal. Sometimes the anxiety hit me, but I coped with it. After a month, once the medicine course was over, I went to see the psychiatrist for review.

He prescribed another tab - Nexvenla OD plus 50. Another benzo. I asked him how long do I have to take the meds. He told me it will about a year.

I really don't wanna develop tolerance for benzo and suffer through withdrawal. I really wanna stick to the CBT. I am writing this as I am returning to home from the doctor.

Please suggest what should I do.
Any help would be appreciated :)
Thanks!