Posted by Rockets on April 28, 2000, at 23:09:41
In reply to New to Anxiety and Related Drugs, posted by DanC on April 28, 2000, at 18:03:45
Your story is my story. I can say that it is a temporary medical problem, not a spiritual one and furthermore it gets worked out one day at a time. I'm going into my third week right now and my doctor says I am way ahead of the curve. You need God and the support of great people. :). Check out #anxiety/depression on dalnet IRC if you need to chat at weird hours ;). Peace and God bless you. It is a tough problem but with the right help (and it sounds like you're getting it), you will do fine. I'm also off the Ativan and on Celexa now. Check out http://www.apa.org/pubinfo/panic.html for some info on where you're at and what you can do.
> Hi,
> I recently went to see my doctor about chest pains, dizziness, and genrally feeling lousy. I had gone to the emergency room during the previous week due to the chest pains, but was told that nothing was wrong with my heart.
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> The first doctor i saw diagnosed me with anxiety and gave me avitan, which really calmed me down and helped me sleep, but i am worried about the addictive nature of this drug. The next doctor i saw (my primary care physician and a cardiologist) agreed with the diagnosis and gave me celexa. i took the celexa for three days, but i hate the side affects (insomnia, incresed anxiety, etc). i did not take the celexa today (with my doctors blessing) but had a small anxiety episode this afternoon (withdrawl maybe??). I took an avitan to calm me down, but like i said, i don't want to get addicted to this drug. That is where i stand now. i have never taken anything for anxiety or depression, nor been aware that these disorders may exist in me.
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> If this story sounds familiar to any of the folks on this board, i would love to hear how things have turned out. i am a little anxious (ironic, isn't it) about what may be "wrong" with me, so any feedback would be appreciated. I am a 30 year old male, if this helps.
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> Thank you for your help,
> Dan
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