Picture this scene: You’re lying wide awake at 2 a.m. despite having gone to bed four hours earlier. You toss and turn. But no matter what sleep position you attempt or how many guided meditations you ...

Like many clinical psychologists who specialize in exposure therapy for anxiety, I have a big beef with benzodiazepines. These fast-acting anxiety reducers (e.g., Xanax, Klonopin) are among the most ...

Long-term use of benzodiazepines, commonly prescribed for anxiety and insomnia, may impair cognition and increase the risk of developing dementia. How? By activating microglia to prune synapses, ...

The mere thought of climbing into a car sends Jenn Waterman spiraling into a state of agitation and fear. Waterman, a 30-year-old freelance book editor who lives in Arapaho, North Carolina, survived ...

For years, scientists thought that these powerful sedatives, which are used to treat anxiety, muscle spasms, and sleeping disorders, worked alone to calm nerves. Now, researchers show that this view ...

Xanax withdrawal can have serious side effects if not managed correctly. A doctor can help you design a tapering schedule if you need to stop taking the medication. Xanax is a prescription medication ...