Posted by Jay_Bravest_Face on December 15, 2007, at 14:46:02
In reply to i lost something important today..., posted by your#1fan on December 8, 2007, at 16:22:03
I've trembled in utter, wretched fear and anxiety, hid under my covers for days with thoughts of death just because I lost a library book and hence couldn't return it. It depends on the severity of your reaction YN1F. If the reaction is bad enough, medication is more then warranted. This is my personal view. I am a trained counselor, an MSW social worker. Therapy takes weeks and months to initiate. Both a benzo and/or even a beta-blocker can help with anxiety much, much quicker. Talk therapy is a good 'add-on'. I did the silly thing at first and put off getting medical help thinking I could get all of these therapies that I was well versed in. After many months, I still remember going to the doctor that morning, and I was just "crumpled" up in fear, with little sleep, he gave me a script for ativan and elavil. I got home, took one ativan, and slept the best I had in a long time for about 5 hours. I felt *amazing*. Not 'high' or whatever, just a bit more even. Then, the antidepressant helped. Anyhow....sorry for going on, I know that is a bit beyond what you where asking, but just trying to be supportive. My rule of thumb is that if any mental distress is bad enough to interfere with your daily living, consistently, then meds are in order.
Oh, btw, I know you can't go on stims, but what about Provigil?Best wishes,
Jay
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