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I can definitely see how benzo addiction would be very difficult for a person with high levels of anxiety because of the instant gratification of feeling calm when you take them.  I am a nurse practitioner and try really hard to not prescribe benzos on a long term basis for this reason.  (I try to get patients to take SSRIs, do therapy, etc, and give the benzo short term as a "bridge" while their SSRI takes effect).  

Also, I have had anxiety my entire life, but addiction runs in my family, so I have never taken benzos (or SSRIs or any psych meds).  Luckily, my anxiety is well controlled with prior therapy and yoga/regular exercise/meditation.  
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