Posted by Cece on June 4, 2002, at 13:59:04
In reply to One more question (CECE) , posted by johnj on June 3, 2002, at 8:08:15
John-
I have had my share of anxiety, but it's not a constant for me. In the past, I was very anxious. I would characterize my current tendencies more toward franticness.
I started taking xanax, because I took it before I had a MRI (I'm prone to claustrophobia). I felt really good the next day and told my previous pdoc. So, I started taking a little. Then he went to a conference where xanax was discussed as having AD properties, and it became a regular med for me. In retrospect, I'm not so sure that it was necessary except maybe PRN, and probably not such a good idea. I think that he was a little too casual about it.
Klonopin, in a tiny dose, was my first med, prescribed before I started 'real' treatment, for anxiety. It helped, and has stayed in my mix for over 10 years. Since it also has some anti-convulsive properties, it seemed like maybe a good idea. But, I'm not so sure that it's necessary, either (I only take .125mg/day).
My current pdoc thinks that it is a good idea for me to try taking the benzos out- very slowly of course. I do have some cognitive slowing, and they are the most likely culprit. The other meds I take may treat my anxiety just fine.
Cece
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