Posted by Bob on May 11, 2008, at 16:51:24
In reply to Re: I'd like to point something out here... » Bob, posted by Racer on May 11, 2008, at 14:18:56
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> > > Many of you who have read my posts about my problems finding anxiolytic medication which is effective and tolerable know that I am not able to turn to benzos. I have a history of paradoxical reactions, and the times they've had a more beneficial effect they've also increased my depression. Not everyone is a good candidate for benzos.
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> > So if you cannot use benzos, what did you eventually settle on for anxiety?
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> You mean besides shaking, crying, and hiding under the bed? ;-)
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> The sad answer is that I haven't come up with anything for it. Yet. I've spoken with both my psychopharmacologist and my therapist about biofeedback and neurofeedback, both of which look promising to me. Most of my anxiety problems are physical -- I can deal pretty well with the thoughts, it's the physical side that's a problem for me. It's too expensive right now, and my insurance would consider it another form of psychotherapy, so it would limit the actual psychotherapy I do. Grrr...
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> (Hm... Maybe I could talk my medical doctor into prescribing it for my joint problems? That's something to consider...)
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> Anyway, as far as meds go, so far the medications which are effective for my anxiety tend to increase depression, and the medications which have been most effective for my depression increase my anxiety.
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> Sometimes I think the cosmos has a very cruel sense of humor, you know? Other days I just laugh at it all...Very, very true Racer. Very true. I am quite like you in this respect: meds that alleviate my depression (not sure there are any now) increase anxiety and all the physical problems associated with that. Meds that alleviate anxiety cause significant sedation and depression. It's an extremely difficult problem.
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