Originally Posted by
Pipkin
I have to disagree with the above post. Beta-blockers are not addictive. Your body becomes used to the effects and you have to taper off when stopping but there is no way you become addicted in the usual sense of the word.
Benzodiazepines, on the other hand, are addictive and to recommend them to someone who has just stated that beta-blockers work really well is very poor advice, it seems to me. CBT on the other hand is a good idea but, like everything else, it's not for everyone.
Regardless, this site is not here to dispense medical advice and people should always see their doctors if they are unsure about anything.
Pip