I’ve been on lexapro for 6 weeks now and it makes my anxiety 20x worse. I checked in with my doc last week and they insisted I continue on lex for a couple more weeks until it ‘kicks in’. I’m feeling super anxious all the time, having around 3 panic attacks a day with a constant fear my heart is just going to give out at any moment. 


I’ve been avoiding dr’s for a long time due to serious trauma in my past and increased anxiety when I’m talking to them but think benzodiazepines would benefit me greatly. Is there a way to subtly tell a doctor that I’m literally at rock bottom on the shit they’re prescribing me and think benzos would help me more?