Posted by ed_uk on December 10, 2004, at 11:14:15
In reply to Re: PRNs=self medication???, posted by CraigD on December 9, 2004, at 19:08:39
Hi,
I must admit that I take 60mg Celexa and am not as sentimental as I was!!
I suppose that some psychotherapists would argue that using prn medication might inhibit a person's ability to develop coping strategies. For example, if you get into the habit of taking a Valium everytime you do an exam you might be afraid that you wouldn't be able to cope without it. From personal experience, I have found there to be some truth in this theory. I am glad that my doc only gives me a few Valium tabs at a time because if he gave me a bucket full I'd probably take them when my anxiety was only mild and I didn't really need them.
If you do use meds prn, try to take them only when you are really desperate for relief. That way, you will still be able to develop skills to deal with you everyday anxiety.
About the underlying chemical inadequcies..... to be fair, there is no way to measure whether you have got any chemical inadequacies so you can't really know whether or not they are being addressed! It is quite possible that if you do have any, your psychological treatment may correct them.
Regards,
Ed.
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