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A local resident has expressed their struggle with finding a suitable psychiatric provider in the Springfield area. The individual, who has been a patient at Burrell for 13 years, has tried various non-benzo anxiety medications without significant relief from their daily anxiety and panic attacks. The resident, who suffers from c-ptsd among other conditions, is seeking a provider who can prescribe benzodiazepines, a medication their current psychiatrist believes could be beneficial. However, the search has been challenging due to Burrell’s ban on benzos, a negative experience at Mercy, and long wait times at Cox. The individual is seeking recommendations for providers who can handle complex or severe cases. The full discussion can be found here…