Posted by Jedi on February 18, 2008, at 3:18:39
In reply to Re: Anyone doing well without a Benzodiazepine?, posted by your#1fan on February 17, 2008, at 23:57:46
Hi #1,
I'm sure you've heard the term, "fake it til you make it". Well, I've been faking it for 35 years, because anxiety and depression are still not socially acceptable in males; especially in the workplace. The meds help, but it sure would be nice to be just comfortable.
Good luck,
Jedi
> i would would have to be sedated at the ER if i was on benzo's.
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> I have panic's but you know i learned how to cope with them. Its only at the point, Like tonight i just has been through a warp hole,
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> Xanax doesnt help very much when im panic, because usally its because i lost keys, bag, phone, mind.....etc, something.....and Xanax wont help me find it. Or something that really upset me to the point of peak that i take 2mg-3mg of Xanax.
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> I cover up my anxiety very much with people, there like are ok? im like "oh fine, just some things on my mind" when really im absolutely killing myself inside with thoughts.
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> I have a bad anxiety disorder no one knows about. Exept my doctor, and my mother, and some friends i've had panic attacks around.
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> I admit many people have seen me at my peak. But most of the time im acting normal, hint the clue "acting".
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> your fan
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