Posted by JadeKelly on January 2, 2009, at 19:41:19
In reply to Can severe anxiety lead to a mental breakdown..?, posted by jms600 on January 2, 2009, at 16:35:19
> Hi everyone,
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> I'm going through a real bad time at the moment - my chronic anxiety has gotten so bad lately (just after Christmas) that sometimes I find it so hard to carry on.
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> My diagnoses is severe GAD, panic disorder and co-morbid depression. My GAD/panic disorder seems to be revolving around the fear that I am going to 'lose it' or go 'crazy' - that I'll somehow lose control and do something completely stupid or hurt someone.
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> Is it possible for a person with acute and chronic anxiety issues to succumb to a nervous breakdown where they no longer have complete control over their actions, behaviour and emotions - and generally 'lose it'.
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> As far as I'm aware - and my psychiatrist - I am suffering from no form of psychosis. My main issue is severe anxiety and depression.
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> What makes this all the more worse is the fact that I am currently on what many would say is a strong cocktail - 175mg Amitriptyline, 600mg Lithium and 40mg Buspirone.
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> I've been through all of the SSRIs, some of the SNRIs and a number of typical/atypical antipsychotic meds - all of which seem to be mostly ineffective.
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> Benzodiazepines are not really an option due to tolerance forming from regular Valium usage in the past.
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> So can acute and chronic anxiety really eventually lead to an 'out of control' breakdown??
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> Thanks.Hello,
I would geuss, and thats all it is, that the fact that you are able to get on line and articulate how you are feeling means you are in control of yourself and your actions. I'm really sorry you're feeling so bad, this time of year is hell for so many people. So you have tried the usual suspects and nothing is working? The med I'm currently on decided to turn on me (hopefully briefly) and I felt like I've been crawling outa my skin the last couple days, anger, frustration, just strong, negative emotions. I saw a post that suggested melatonin, I took 2 3-mg tabs and boy was I calm. And I take Klon 3x day! like you, it doesn't work that way for me. So try the Melatonin if you can. If you get worse PLEASE call Doc or stop in at hospital.Btw-They also sell it as Melatonin Plus-For stress relief and sounder sleep. just make sure no contraindications.
Good Luck,
Jade
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