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Posted by catwoman1953 on October 18, 2005, at 20:22:51
I am going through hormonal changes, and taking care of my mother and and having stress with many things, work which i am . I take natural hormonal supplements. I have heard about this site through family. I dont want to disclose, i am new here.
My nerves lose control, pressure builds inside me and I have, to let it out. I cannot calm down.
I need advice from someone.
Carol
Posted by Phillipa on October 18, 2005, at 21:45:56
In reply to Should I ask about Ativan?, posted by catwoman1953 on October 18, 2005, at 20:22:51
Hi Carol welcome to psychobabble. It's a wonderful place where we all help each other. To answer your question about something to calm you down. Ativan is a good choice, so is klonopin, also valium, xanax are also good. Sounds like you need something longacting as your stress is ongoing. So klonopin or valium last longer. Have you seen a psychiatrist? I feel that benzos are a good choice. They will alleviate anxiety and calm you down very quickly. If a doctor suggests an antidepressant it will take a few weeks. In my opinion only a benzo is much better. And they don't have all those nasty side effects. You can Babblemail me anytime. Fondly, Phillipa
Posted by wildcard on October 18, 2005, at 21:57:52
In reply to Should I ask about Ativan?, posted by catwoman1953 on October 18, 2005, at 20:22:51
>Welcome and know you are not alone. I used to get so worked up that I would explode my anger on anyone and it was like I felt my blood boiling. My psych. doctor finally put me on Klonopin which works w/ an anti depressant/anxiety med. also. Ativan is said to be really good for some people, it just depends on your body chemistry.. I would mention this to my doc. if what you're doing isn't helping. You could feel so much better and that's good for your overall health. I hope this helps somewhat.
Posted by rjlockhart98 on October 18, 2005, at 22:06:56
In reply to Re: Should I ask about Ativan? » catwoman1953, posted by wildcard on October 18, 2005, at 21:57:52
Welcome, this is a good site to come to if you are having issues. About the medication, Ativan 1mg, or Xanax are fast acting antiaxiety medications. Klonopin is longer acting, and may fit your situation. Valium is long acting also. Xanax at a low dose .25mg or Ativan .5mg-1mg i suggest.
Xanax has some antidepressant properties, which may help. Antidepressants such as Prozac, Cymbalta, and Lexepro help level imbalances, it may help with this time. Your always welcome on here, where here to support.
Take Care
Rjlockhart
Posted by Maxime on October 19, 2005, at 5:16:33
In reply to Should I ask about Ativan?, posted by catwoman1953 on October 18, 2005, at 20:22:51
Welcome to Psycho-Babble!
I'm sorry you are going through so much stress right now. Have you seen a doctor yet? The natural hormones you are taking could be making things worse. Sometimes we think that because something is natural that it is good for us. I really think you should seek medical advice.
You can ask about medication to help you through those rough moments. But my guess is that if your doctor doesn't know about the natural stuff you are taking, he/she will want you off it first and see how you do.
Have you had your hormone levels tested? That is something else that needs to be done.
Hormones can do really weird things like bring on anxiety, rage, depression ... you name. I am sure you are going through your own personal hell right now.
If you do get prescribed something for the anxiety, it probably won't be Ativan. It will probably be Xanax or Klonopin.
I hope you find some relief soon and keep posting about how you are doing.
Also, I don't know where you live, but some places have community health support for people who are caregivers to ill family members. If you could tap into a resource like that it would relieve some of the stress.
Take care.
Maxime
> I am going through hormonal changes, and taking care of my mother and and having stress with many things, work which i am . I take natural hormonal supplements. I have heard about this site through family. I dont want to disclose, i am new here.
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> My nerves lose control, pressure builds inside me and I have, to let it out. I cannot calm down.
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> I need advice from someone.
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> Carol
Posted by valene on October 19, 2005, at 9:51:36
In reply to Re: Should I ask about Ativan?, posted by rjlockhart98 on October 18, 2005, at 22:06:56
The benzodiazepines are excellent anti-anxiety agents. I take Xanax myself and it works very well. The one thing you should be aware of is that all benzodiazepines are addictive if you take them daily on a long-term basis (anything over 2 weeks). Withdrawal from them can be very rough if you decide to come off them.
Posted by ed_uk on October 19, 2005, at 13:54:04
In reply to Should I ask about Ativan?, posted by catwoman1953 on October 18, 2005, at 20:22:51
Hi catwoman!
>My nerves lose control, pressure builds inside me and I have, to let it out. I cannot calm down.
How do you feel? Anxious? Angry?
~ed
Posted by med_empowered on October 19, 2005, at 20:45:41
In reply to Re: Should I ask about Ativan? » catwoman1953, posted by ed_uk on October 19, 2005, at 13:54:04
ativan or most other benzos could be a good call. If you go short-acting, and you feel you should take it for a while (probably good idea for most people), I'd go for Ativan instead of xanax...fewer problems with anxiety inbetween doses and what not. If you'd prefer something longer-acting, Valium might be a good idea..librium and Klonopin are good, too. An antidepressant, possibly with some Buspar added (non-benzo anti-anxiety agent: OK for anxiety, but also helps reduce overall tension and can boost the effects of an antidepressant) might be good to take along with the benzo...something sedating, like remeron, might be good if you're also having trouble sleeping. I'd also recommend you try to get some counselling or talk-therapy or join a support group..dealing with your issues from a number of different angles will help you feel better, faster. Good luck!
Posted by catwoman1953 on October 20, 2005, at 23:22:02
In reply to Re: Should I ask about Ativan?, posted by med_empowered on October 19, 2005, at 20:45:41
Thank you everyone,
My hormones are at 43% when i had it tested.
I have been doing ok the past couple days, i had off work for 3 days. Can you spell relief. My mother has been doing better, i dont have to lose my nerve with her anymore because they take care of her.
I just want harmony, my son doing ok, a couple nights ago... my god he went heywire, he calmed down, i dont know what to do.
My couselor i go to is somewhat helping, past memories and anger. She mentioned something i belive is called post tramatic stress disorder. My son wants me to see a psychiatrist. I am hesitant on medication in the past, i was prescibed diet pills, i just wanted get as thin as i could get. I nearly died.
Work i have return to tommorow..
Thank you very much.
Carol
Posted by Dr. Bob on October 21, 2005, at 0:59:38
In reply to Should I ask about Ativan?, posted by catwoman1953 on October 18, 2005, at 20:22:51
> I have heard about this site through family.
Sorry, but I think I need to ask you to post from a different computer.
If you or others have questions about this or about posting policies in general , please see the FAQ:
http://www.dr-bob.org/babble/faq.html#computer
Follow-ups regarding these issues should be redirected to Psycho-Babble Administration.
Thanks,
Bob
Posted by Phillipa on October 21, 2005, at 16:45:31
In reply to Re: posting from a different computer » catwoman1953, posted by Dr. Bob on October 21, 2005, at 0:59:38
Carol I'm glad you're doing better. And seeing a psychiatrist would be a good idea. He may have some suggestions for dealing with anger and anxiety in the future. Fondly, Phillipa
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