Posted by Man with no name on September 26, 2003, at 12:45:45
In reply to New member- Klonopin, Xanax or CBT or other ? , posted by Man with no name on September 26, 2003, at 8:51:09
Hi Wrain !
Never expected such quick responce and thanks!
Back from my doc and he informed me that Xanax not available full stop on prescription (I'm in the UK)! He advised that I should not even contemplate taking it even though I assured him
I've never allowed myself to get addicted to any type of drug. I was a little rattled by his total rejection of such drugs in fact - effectively advising me to keep away from benzos ! So is Xanax a banned drug in the UK ? Assuming my GP is being straight with me - and Xanax etc is not available on prescription - then why is the medical profession (it would appear) against the use of this drug. A drug which would appear to be the solution (short term or otherwise) for a great deal of people that have posted on this site. Am I missing something ? Someone please enlighten me !
Anyway.. he has prescribed me a beta blocker called Propranolol. Great - a drug that straight away most people would struggle to remember the name of (deliberate ploy by the producer no doubt), a drug that I believe is more appropriate for those with heart problems and a drug that I'm thinking is not right for my needs. I welcome comments on the last. However having looked a bit more into it - propranolol (inderal) appears to be used by people prior to making a performance i.e. musicians - as it is a relaxant. I guess anything that slows the heart down has to have a calming effect so I have no choice but to try it now. I will let you know how it goes ! The weekend is upon us and though I don't feel like it I will go off on my weekly cycle ride. They say that exercise is a great helper in releasing those endorphins - maybe I should do it every morning before I go to work (oh yeah - particularly when it is chucking it down !)
As for going into work on Monday - time will tell..
Thanks all ! (P.S. Took my first beta blocker 1 hour ago)
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