Posted by Tina1 on May 27, 2000, at 9:27:59
In reply to Re: Question about anxiety meds, posted by Gordon on May 27, 2000, at 8:58:40
Actually, my problem is the fact that the benzos don't take care of the attacks. They make me very sleepy but I am still anxious and panicky doped up to the gills. Is this the fault of the AD I'm on or the inactivity of the benzo. I take celexa and Xanax and I'm wondering if taking the Xanax regularly would eventually build up enough to stop the anxiety or if it does only work on a temporary basis. It's getting really bad. The depression has returned with a vengeance and the anxiety is constant, like I've had 30 cups of coffee intravenously. Shaky, dizzy, nauseous, palpitating--24-7. Would a steady supply of benzo help that or should I change the AD's? That's my quandry. Thanks for the responses guys.---hugs, Tina
> Tina: I agree pretty much with Chris' response and would like to add that your prescribing doc should give you a dosing regimen that is best for you.
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> In general, for occasional anxiety you should take the occasional benzo. If, however, you are having the attacks on a daily basis or oftener, you probably want to discuss a regular dosing schedule so you can "stay ahead" of the attacks.
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> You don't want your brain to get in a pattern of controlling you with an anxiety attack whenever it wants to.
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> You may want to study Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to learn to possibly diminish the attacks before they get too far gone without medication. A good book on this is; "The Anxiety and Phobia Workbook", by Edmund Bourne, Ph.D. It's in paperback and readily available.
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