Posted by Donna Louise on November 25, 2002, at 19:37:23
In reply to Re: progression or medication, posted by Krysti on November 25, 2002, at 7:49:52
> Hi Donna,
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> I don't really know the answer to your question, but I've heard about this a lot from other people. Once they stop taking an AD, then try to go back to it later, it doesn't work. Usually, they find a different one that does work though. You're lucky that you found one to work before on the first try - there's a lot of people who don't. Have you talked to your doctor about this? I'd be curious to hear what a professional says about it. Also, from what I've read - anxiety/panic attacks seem to be a chemical imbalance which is why it responds to the medication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is supposed to help too. Were you going to therapy along with taking the medication?
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> KrystiHi Krysti, thanks for responding. And yes, I have had a few years on the old couch and 18 years in 12 step programs. I have benefited greatly from "talk therapy" and the 12 steps, but it does not give me the ability to control my brain! I need meds too, I resigned myself to that some years ago after trying my hardest to control the depression and anxiety. It is beyond my control. And I am truly greatful that I do respond well to AD's and am not tx resistant! Although I know what it is like to fear that. I was just wondering if the progression is medical or medicinal. I do plan to ask the pdoc in a couple of weeks. My guess is no one knows, we are all scrambling in the dark here, we are fortunate that when we threw a dart it hit something!!
Donna Louise
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