Doctors Who Prescribe Xanax In Anchorage, Ak

Zach Says:
Mon, Dec 10 '12, 9:57 PM

I just moved to Anchorage about 2 months ago, I have had terrible social anxiety, panic disorder, and agoraphobia since childhood. I received extensive counseling throughout my life which has helped but the best treatment I receieved was Xanax, I had some anti depressants with it but my doctors told me my depression was coming from my anxiety.

Since I have no mental health coverage in my insurance I can only see general practice doctors, and I gt treated like a drug addict every time I go to an appointment, I need this to function at my job, I went through, and am still going through withdrawl (anti depressants cause much more side effects then xanax, and they cause withdrawl as well)

Can anybody please give me some information to lead me to a general practice doctor who will help me. Since I have been off my xanax my deoression is coming back, I force myself to work, can barely enter a store, and I cant sleep...the sleep paralysis has returned,

Someone please help.

Jenna Says:
Wed, Dec 12 '12, 12:21 AM
Hi Zach,

If your only option is to see a general practice doctor, some advice I can give you is to not specifically ask for any given medication right off the bat. Make sure to transfer or take a copy of all your medical records with you. Then, the best approach (in my opinion) is to discuss what has and hasn't worked for you in the past. Most doctors will take it under consideration if you approach them in this manner. I don't think a lot of patients get the medications they hope for, due to how up front and "needy" they may come off as to doctors. I hope this makes sense.

Although I wasn't able to locate a doctor in your area who will prescribe Xanax, I would personally suggest turning to the nearest medical facility who can possibly refer you to a list or local directory of general practitioners. The city hall might also have access to things of this nature.

Have you tried checking any phone books as a last resort?

Zach Says:
Wed, Dec 12 '12, 7:02 AM
Thank you for your response, Im currently trying to get my medical files from my previous physicians, it is just taking time and I already work over 40 hours a week but I am doing my best, I just don't understand, my fiance has had no problem getting xanax from general physicians, she has very similar problems in regards to panic and anxiety, she also has other mental health issues such a personality disorder and something else. I was already going through the phone book, calling and being up front. Again thank you for your suggestions.