trying so hard...

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Registered: 04-21-2004
trying so hard...
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Tue, 03-21-2006 - 11:06am
I'm weaning off my xanax and I thought I was doing so good but it's too hard. Since Sunday night I was thwarting off a panic attack and it became full blown last night. I tried everything. Breathing, calming thoughts, redirection, and finally I had to take another pill. Now the feelings are coming back and I don't know what to do. Why is this happening? Why can't I control it? Nothing helps. I feel so weird. It's almost out of body. What do I do? I'm so ready to give up.
Mommy to Lukas Lee
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Tue, 03-21-2006 - 11:35am

(((Robin))) I am sorry. Going off a medication whether it's a physical or psychological

 

 


 



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Registered: 03-22-2003
Tue, 03-21-2006 - 12:28pm

I agree, you might just have to take it an extra time or two while you are doing the decrease.

Sheri Ann

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Tue, 03-21-2006 - 12:52pm
I'm still fighting the feelings as I type this. It's so hard. I am feeling the pressure to not take any more pills. I don't have that many left from the last script my now retired doc gave me and I don't have any refills. Like I said, no insurance is preventing me from getting more. I also had to quit taking my Lexapro because I had no more. This sucks. I hate feeling like this. My skin is crawling. I know some of it is from just plain withdrawl but I have weaned myself the way you are supposed to. It was fine until I got to the only taking .25 a day. This is the hardest step. I can't imagine how hard it's gonna be in two weeks when I take none a day. I'm terrified. I can feel the ocd sinking in. The paranoia and fear is coming in waves as well. I want this to end. I don't want to be like this anymore. Why does this happen? What can I possibly do to get over this?
Mommy to Lukas Lee
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Registered: 03-22-2003
Tue, 03-21-2006 - 1:10pm

Did you by any chance look into a mental health clinic that goes by sliding scale or a county mental health dept?

Sheri Ann

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Registered: 04-21-2004
Tue, 03-21-2006 - 3:52pm
Ok, I am feeling a little better. DH came home for lunch and although I didn't discuss my panicking with him just his presence made me feel better. It is now almost 4 and I haven't taken my pill for the day yet. That in itself makes me feel better. This board makes me feel better too. Knowing that I can post on here and get a reply soon helps a lot. Thanks for all the support. I am going to look into a free or cheap clinic and see what I can get along the lines of cognitive therapy.
Mommy to Lukas Lee
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Registered: 09-16-2005
Tue, 03-21-2006 - 4:45pm

I'm so sorry you're going through this. I have to agree with the other ladies check into free clinics or low cost clinics. You might even have an agency in your town that will help you get your medications. The government has set up quite afew programs to help low income people receive their meds. I belong to one that sends my Lexapro and Provachol to me free of charge. Unforunatly they aren't usually advertised but are word of mouth. So ask around ,your town might have something to help you out. Good Luck

Keitha

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Registered: 03-22-2003
Tue, 03-21-2006 - 7:23pm

We have chat tonight, 9-11 pm est, if you can stop in, please do!


Sheri Ann

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