Schedule an appointment with a primary care doctor or psychiatrist
Describe your anxiety symptoms, how long they have lasted, and how they affect daily life
Ask whether medication is appropriate for your situation
Get a prescription if a clinician determines it is medically appropriate
Use a licensed pharmacy to fill the prescription
Follow the prescribed directions exactly
Do not buy anxiety pills from unverified online sellers or other illegal sources
If you need help urgently, contact emergency services or a crisis hotline