Generalized Anxiety Questions
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Generalized Anxiety Questions
| Mon, 07-17-2006 - 11:06am |
Anyone else out there suffer from generalized anxiety disorder? If so, is it possible to deal with without medication. I don't seem to be able to fight the anxiety without medication. I've been on paxil for almost 5 weeks and while I'm doing alot better, I still wake up with anxiety and take an ativan. After that, i feel fine the rest of the day. I thought the paxil would take away the anxiety completely. Other meds I've been on in the past did, but they eventually stopped working. I'm feel discouraged and feel like I'm going to live this way forever. I don't want to suffer everyday (even if its mild anxiety) for the rest of my life. I did try therapy and it helped a bit. Right now I feel lost. Please help me.
Candace

I think you are doing well, Candace. I am unsure what you are looking for as goals in your recovery. Many folks would be happy with your paxil results & one ativan a day. What are your expectations? I would make a list of where you think you should be or where you want to be & discuss it with your dr. or *T.*
Meds are only a tool. They won't take the anxiety totally away. Learning new ways to cope with the anxiety when it hits, is pretty much what ppl on the board report helps them. I meditate & use the belly breathing & positive thinking. I will tell you in all honesty, that I recall being anxious as a child. @ the age of 53, though I am coping much better & am able to live life fairly comfortably, I will always be an anxious person. I am a born worrier. That is part of my personality & I don't think it will ever change.
HTH in some way. Good luck! (((hugs))) jan
Sheri Ann
That is my goal, also.
Sheri Ann