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Posted by chiron on May 22, 2007, at 9:36:38
Well because I have weird and often opposite reactions to meds (I've tried about all of them), my dr. suggested I just keep trying Xanax, which hasn't caused weird reactions.
I have been on pretty steady the last week for depersonalization and some weird sensations. It has helped with my new increased anxiety (which has seemed to replace the agitation), but I am nervous about the addiction. He said some people have a long-term problem and need to take it long-term.
The depersonalization has mostly improved, but I have been really really down the last few days. Usually I cycle a little so I have the hope that it won't always be this bad, but it is really sticking around and I don't know if I can even work, I may need to go on FMLA or something.
Could my body still be adjusting to the 6 weeks of Emsam even though I have been off of it a month?
My dr suggested we try the long-acting Xanax for a week, and then maybe giving Lamictal or Lithium another try even though they have seemed to increase my agitation in the past.
The only thing that has ever really helped me is ect, but I have too much anxiety right now to try that again (and you can't take calming meds before going in)
Posted by Phillipa on May 22, 2007, at 10:30:52
In reply to Anyone only on long-acting Xanax?, posted by chiron on May 22, 2007, at 9:36:38
Chiron the generic didn't work for me but the namebrand did work it was just that I like the control of the short acting better. So you're going to have ECT again in the future? Love Phillipa
Posted by chiron on May 22, 2007, at 10:42:33
In reply to Re: Anyone only on long-acting Xanax? » chiron, posted by Phillipa on May 22, 2007, at 10:30:52
> Chiron the generic didn't work for me but the namebrand did work it was just that I like the control of the short acting better. So you're going to have ECT again in the future? Love Phillipa
Phillipa,
Thanks, good to know. Did it help with depression? Or did you notice anything about how it might have affected your depression?I'm not sure if I'm going to have the ECT again, we'll see. I imagine if I continue at the low mood level (not functional, need to die, etc.), but my anxiety level decreases I probably will. I know there are a lot of negative oppinions about it on this board, but for me it has helped.
Posted by ou2 on May 22, 2007, at 16:48:49
In reply to Re: Anyone only on long-acting Xanax?, posted by chiron on May 22, 2007, at 10:42:33
> > I know there are a lot of negative oppinions about it on this board, but for me it has helped.
>
>Put on your babble teflon suit over the negative opinions on ECT and let it slide off - if it helped you, it's good for you.
I used ext release Xanax for several months alone. It was okay but I found it did not cover my symptoms well as another long acting benzodia I had used.
Posted by Phillipa on May 22, 2007, at 20:09:27
In reply to Re: Anyone only on long-acting Xanax?, posted by chiron on May 22, 2007, at 10:42:33
Chiron when I was taking about 2mg of regular xanax a day I really wasn't depressed just having panic attacks. Love Phillipa
Posted by chiron on May 22, 2007, at 20:41:07
In reply to Re: Anyone only on long-acting Xanax? » chiron, posted by Phillipa on May 22, 2007, at 20:09:27
> Chiron when I was taking about 2mg of regular xanax a day I really wasn't depressed just having panic attacks. Love Phillipa
Phillipa, have you always had an anxiety problem? Did your panic attacks appear out of nowhere? Have they subsided, and if so how long did you have them, and do you think they just went away on their own?
Posted by Phillipa on May 22, 2007, at 22:13:22
In reply to Re: Anyone only on long-acting Xanax? » chiron, posted by Phillipa on May 22, 2007, at 20:09:27
Chiron hence now the valium with a tad of valium and lunesta. Love Phillipa I'm behind you in whatever your decision may be.
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