anxiety meds?
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Hang in there. I am 37 and have had bad anxiety and panic attacks with agorophobia over the past 10 years but have significantly decreased over the last 5 years. I feel nearly normal again. I have weaned my Paxil dosage down to 20 mg a day and suffer minimal side effects. I have tried to stop the medication completely but the anxiety returns. I am content with the fact that I might have to take it forever but that is ok because I do not want to go back to where I was before. The biggest help I had was actually realizing that I had control over a large portion of the illness and was able to resolve the agoraphobia by forcing myself into uncomfortable situations. Feel free to contact me if you want to talk about it.
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Have you tried Lexapro? That stuff has changed my life for the better!
Bu Spar is with very few side effects and no dependency like Xanax
the med won't work if you won't fill the script
try going to depression.com and webmd.com
Ask about getting Ativan as a temporary solution. Take it once you feel an attack coming on and within minutes (if you pop it under your tongue) you feel relaxed and nonchalant. It's been a life saver for me! I'm currently taking Zoloft and Remeron regularly and am happy with both of them. The Remeron allows me to finally get some sleep! The side effects aren't as bad as I've endured while on Effexor and Paxil. They probably won't give you alot of Ativan 'cause it's highly addictive so only take it when you're having an attack that you feel going out of control. It's also highly emotionally dependant, I've discovered! 'Cause just knowing you have a backup is comforting. Good luck, doll. I know what you're going through. There IS hope. So hang on. For your daughter. Mine's the only one that's been keeping me going...Oh, also, check out this mental health support site. http://social.realmentalhealth.com/magazine.php
READ THIS ! Please Write these website links down for future reference !
Go to this webpage, & then to the article:
Manipulation by the Medical Mafia, this is interesting, a good read. You need to get off the drugs! The doctors will keep you on drugs & take your money, drugs are a "crutch" & over the long term will make you "cripple".
I stay away from the doctors. PLEASE READ!
http://www.alternativescentral.com/manipulation-medicalmafia.htm
Then go to http://www.organicconsumers.org
Read about MONSANTO, what "they" have done to the people in Aniston, Alabama. And WHO is behind all of this poisoning of our food. Read about the poisoning of our water, & how it causes osteroporosis in men & women. http://www.holisticmed.com/fluoride/
If you haven't already, Do get the book, by Kevin Trudeau, "Things THEY don't want YOU to KNOW ! [amazon.com] This book will change the way you look at food and drugs. Everything in this book is based on researched facts. It is a good read, and I wish it were around when my kids were little. I hope this helps! Also you can get 5-HTP at your local vitamin shop, which will aid in removing all the previous drugs from your system. If you go to http://www.oxypowder.com look up the ingredients of the ingredient Germanium 132, this product is wonderful & will also oxegenate your body & rid you of impacted matter that includes drug residues. It is worth every penny!
There, I didn't mean for this to be so lengthy, but I've been where you are at, supplements as these were not available then. Please try to find a Holistic Practioner in your area. It is worth it. Our doctors are the fodder for the pharmecuetical industry. They are good for some things, but they are killing people with their drugs. DO try Valerian Root for your anxiety, available at a vitamin shop, or better health store, not GNC, a knowledgeabe person that works there will be able to assist you or should be able to answer any questions. I hope this helps, good luck. Better days are coming!
Hi Darling. I am sorry to hear that you have such awful anxiety. I was on Zoloft too and became depressed, then I went to Lexapro. The side effects arent' bad. I wasn't hungry or full. I was on it for a year and the doctor said that i was done I do feel alot better now, except that I gained alot of weight while on it and I am trying to lose it. My doctor told me that I would but I figure hey....I would rather gain 20lbs and be happy then be skinney and sad. You know? Well good luck sweetie.
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