Posted by Viridis on January 1, 2004, at 3:23:41
In reply to Need help.... Starting to lose it over here, posted by joeyD on December 31, 2003, at 9:14:01
It really sounds like Klonopin would help (yes, I know you don't like benzos, but they're less likely to cause dependency than SSRIs anyway and have a much longer record of safety--Paxil is the top medication of all for inducing dependency).
Could you see a regular doctor and ask him/her to prescribe a benzo short-term (maybe if you put it in terms of sleep problems etc.). I'd say that you've heard that clonazepam is helpful for short-term use. Xanax (alprazolam) would probably be the best for immediate relief, but asking for it these days can suggest "drug-seeking behavior".
A very mild anti-anxiety med that you can buy over the counter or on-line is L-theanine. It won't match the benzos, but does provide some relief.
Anxiety is a serious problem with major health consequences, and you really need to be aggressive about getting appropriate treatment. If one doctor can't help, then keep seeing others until you get relief. You can go through the various antidepressants etc., but I suspect that ultimately you'll find that benzos are the best.
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