I believe I have an anxiety disorder, but the doctor believes I am depressed ?

I am a psych grad student and know that i have an anxiety disorder..it runs in my family..and I have all the symptoms and fit perfectly into the DSM-IV-R. I am not hopless, do not feel worthless ect... He put me on an antidepressant, which I understand may help anxiety, but it doesn't help me. he won't put me on an anti-anxiety med because he's worried I will become addicted...I have such big problems with my anxiety that my work and relationships with others are interupted greatly. My anxiety is holding me back from who I have the potential to be and causing me mental anguish....What should I do..Oh, and I did "illegally" obtain valium and took it without abusing it for a couple weeks, I felt so much better and people noticed..they were more drawn to me becuase I could actually relax and be myself....what should I do?

Well if you are a psych grad, than you should have studied what to do. You are an idiot for buying Valium!!! It is a cover up and if you got it illegally, you have a drug addiction!!! Get a clue and go back to school and deal with your stressful life. Quit trying for a quick fix! Not to mention, you just became a confessed felon by stating that you got drugs from another felon!! If you think I am crazy by calling you a drug addict, just look at how you got them. Normal people do not go looking for drugs a doctor doesn't want you to have. Please, get therapy and get over your selfish ways!!! CBT is the only way to go unless you are so unwilling to work hard at dealing with your issues. Most people call this life.

do about what? u just said u seemed more relaxed around people what is your question?
Try another doctor.
don't diagnose yourself. There are a buzzillion different medications that may or may not help you. You need to find a dr and a therapist you trust and work with them. You may be surprised to find that with a little work on your part ... you may not need medication. There is no "easy" fix if you do have a mental health issue
I realize this may offend a grad student in a field which is pretty much useless. But, if you want to learn more about psychology in a few days then in years of study, go to www.emofree.com and read the free manual. better yet, buy the $60 video.

Craig developed this because he was offended that standard psych simply does not work. He has cured vets in one day after years in a vet hospital with PTSD.

Do you think you will learn to do that in your existing programs? Hee, hee.
what are your symptoms?also just because you have a family history of anxiety doesn't mean that you will have it. you need to see a psychologist, and try to find the reason for your anxiety. could it be stress from school etc?
self medication is a very bad idea, and buying valium off the streets is an even worse idea. you could go to jail for that.
Be natural and quiet the mind... an unquiet mind is not healthy.