Posted by ncrainbow on May 18, 2008, at 22:42:24
In reply to Re: Treatment resistant anxiety » jms600, posted by rickoshay on May 18, 2008, at 21:53:43
While I am all for benzos like xanax, I did not find relief by taking them when I was in an intense period of frequent anxiety and panic attacks.
For me, xanax (or other benzos) eased anxiety or panic attacks when they occurred but did nothing to prevent them. At that time in my life, trying to plan my days in dread of the attacks was as disabling as the attacks themselves so I needed something to prevent as well as treat.
As a little ray of hope, I will share that I remember well the SALIENT feeling of anxiety during that time period and being unable to believe that one little pill was going to ever help since Anxiety and Panic was my "reality" at that time.
Yet, after a week or so for me on Celexa, the attacks were just gone and by two weeks, the anxiety lifted. So, it can work at times even when you are in a place of despair as far as ever getting relief.
I am probably going to get flamed, tarred and feathered for saying this but....sometimes starting SSRI's is like praying, because even at times when you are sure it won't work, it is possible to do it anyways and be pleasantly suprised at the results.
Peace,
NCrainbow
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