Panic attacks?

[flex]

Have you talked to your sponsor about this?

I agree that you look for a new job. Your boss isn't going to change and it sounds to me she doesn't even want to.

She may have her own issues, etc. How old is she? Could she be menopausal?

[kirra]

I lurk on this board, so I hope you don't mind me posting.

I don't know what your dr wrote, but I'm assuming it's a benzodiazepine, since they're addictive.

The thing about benzos is that they're meant for short term use only, so it's a short term fix for what is often a long term problem.

Cognitive behavior therapy can be extremely effective for anxiety, and the medications used to treat anxiety long term are antidepressants, which aren't addictive. CBT is generally considered the best treatment for anxiety, but many people also take antidepressants along with the therapy.

Since your job is causing situational anxiety, finding a new job may be all it takes to deal with your anxiety. But if it hangs around anyway, there are good options that aren't addictive.

[lexxasaurus]

I'm glad you're changing the job situation, I hope that takes away the anxiety for you. You mentioned you're on an AD, so if the anxiety doesn't go down would you be able to alter that to one that helps with anxiety? That way it might be calmed down enough you have to need to reach for those benzos. I also strongly recommend individual therapy if you need. Hopefully the job change will take care of it though!

[malibu]

Your boss sounds nuts. Holy hell. I hope you're able to get out of that job, what a miserable environment.