Anxiety n self medicating ... ?
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There are different types of anxiety disorders, having said that, only a Doctor can diagnose. I know it is not an easy thing to accept the possibility that a person may have a mental or emotional illness, however, they are easily treated. Self medicating is normally done because people don't want the stigma of a mental or emotional illness, most with anxiety disorders or panic disorders medicate with benzos and pot. Benzos are dangerous because they lower your level of consciousness and then the RAS( a part of your brain that is responsible for maintaining consciousness) raises all of your vital signs but the RAS doesn't have an on/off switch, so if you quit taking the Benzos it keeps raising your vital signs and this is when people run into severe problems with withdrawal and have seizures, strokes, heart attacks etc. the same as with alcohol. My Doctor Friend say taking a benzo is like having a very, very, very dry martini in pill form. Please, for all of you, if you are suffering from anxiety or panic disorders see a doctor and treat it correctly you will be much happier in the long run. ANY time a person uses a drug, other than prescribed, they take a chance of becoming addicted. Hope this helps.
No and no. But my husband used to. Once he got help and stopped, he was able to deal with the underlying issues. Now our life is wonderful and I am so happy to be around him. Life is good!
That is no. 1 devastating attack men have encountered. We are controlled by words. Imagining event that grow into despondency creates problem. so change anxiety into hope. We have no choice.
Well if you can find the answer let me know i just started having Anxiety a few weeks ago and it is by far the worst experience of my life i am on meds now its called Xanax but even when I take them i still have attacks so good luck and pls let me know if you figure it out.
I have anxiety disorder and I did self medicate in the past because I didn't have insurance but it was a big mistake, I landed in the hospital several times with anxiety attacks
Now I still don't have insurance but I fork over the money to my doctor and get the actual medicine I need. The problem with self medicating is you don't know what medication will effect your heart and cause more unnecessary palpitations.
The medicine you need isn't that expensive, but is effective. With anxiety disorder you need the right medications or you'll end up hurting your self.
A doctors visit can be any where from $60-$85 and the meds Atenolol (lower blood pressure) is $25 and the generic for Ativan (lorezpam) for the panic attacks, heart palpitations and insomnia are about $26.
Just save up a little each week and get into a doctor for the actual medicine you need
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**edit** For the people who posted under me :
Using cannabis when you have anxiety disorder causes more palpitations, you start feeling very paranoid, your heart reacts greatly to this, if some one knocks on your door or a car pulls up while you're high, it can land you right in the hospital with an anxiety attack.
I liked smoking the green too but it did make me more anxious, paranoid and left me with a huge hospital bill.
I don't recommend this to people with anxiety disorders, it doesn't help you relax ,it causes strong paranoia which makes your heart react strongly.
I know I may get a thumbs down for this, but I'd rather have a thumbs down then have a person with real axiety disorder take that advice and land in the hospital. Anxiety should not be fooled around with.
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I am on meds. for depression and by polar disorder, I do self medicate with a little cannabis, which seems okay for me. I have self medicated with other drugs like meth, which sent me into a bad ,very bad addiction, I dint recommend this!!! I have also self medicated with pills per scribed and over the counter. Self medicating can be a dangerous thing..I suggest going to a doctor and or a, (or both), therapist and be completly honest and see what they think. Good luck to you and becarefull!
schizophrenic who medicates with heroin/oxycontin and xanax
I pay Dr's to much money. If mistakes are made I want it to be on the Dr. Not because I was playing Dr.
Self-medicating...well, what I use doesn't cause death.causes more of the munchies, than anything else.
Stop all intake of caffine this could be the main problem...
I take Paxil and it works fantastic for me, but if you don't wanna go that route, theres St. John's wort, kava, camomile tea, melatonin for nite time. Bananas and dairy have a natural calming effect. Cut out your caffeine. Believe me, nothing says panic attack like drinking a couple cups of coffee and a chocolate donut before walking out the door!
no and no thank god
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