Posted by Jeffrey on March 8, 2004, at 17:43:39
In reply to Re: Anxiety Augmentation -Help Needed Please » Jeffrey, posted by nmk on March 8, 2004, at 13:26:45
> Jeffrey,
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> I am sorry you are going through such a terrible time now. I know all too well how it feels to be in such mixed states.....depression coupled with crushing anxiety and agitation. I tried effexor but it exacerbated the anxiety and made me feel too "spacey". After a two-year med trial period of everything known to man, I have been pretty stable on 50 mg of zoloft in the am and 2 mg of Klonopin and 2.5 mg of zyprexa at night for sleep. The night time med combo relaxes me, decreases the anxiety, and allows me to sleep peacefully. I do feel a tad foggy in the morning but after two cups of coffee, I am fine. I am also a professional and need to keep my mind sharp so the zyprexa scared me at first. I have found that the minor side effects I experience with the experience is well worth it. You may want to ask your pdoc about increasing your Klonopin dose first and if that doesn't help, adding a small dose of zyprexa or seroquel.
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> I hope today was a better day for you.
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> Sincerely,
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> NicoleThanks Nicole for your thoughtful response.
Did Zyprexa "space you out" at all or make you feel unlike yourself? I now am very worried and unhappy that I am worrying all the time over such a low risk thing but I can mostly conduct myself like I do when I am healthy. I have no psychotic features whatsoever (other than dwelling on such a low risk as f its a big risk). I can see friends, family and I would appear normal to them (Unlike before the current Celxa/Effexor/Clonazepam cocktail where I looked anxious/pale/depressed).
I want to know if the drug is likely to make me feel better ie more relaxed but still myself. I had an unpleasant experience on Remeron, where I was spaced out and very uncomfortable - feeling drowsy etc.
What can I expect from an AP drug in very small dose? Is there anti-depression benefit? Will I not worry as much?
Any thoughts or further insight are appreciated. Thanks for your empathetic response. It helps to know that others go through these difficult experiences.
By the way, how much better are you on your current meds? Were you on no drugs before 2 years ago. I am particulaly interested because you are a professional and must manage to be 'together', in order to function well.
Thanks for your time, Jeffrey
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