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Anxiety again
| Wed, 11-29-2006 - 7:38am |
Hi- I was a frequent poster over a year ago and was really helped by all of the kind words and great discussions.
Anxiety and depression-wise things have been going pretty well for me. But lately there have been many problems in my family and I am worrying obsessively and then having anxiety/panic attacks. I am on 20mg of paxil. Until about 4 months ago, I would have taken ativan to calm me down, but I ran out and told my pdoc that I did not need a new prescription. Things were going well and I felt I did not need it. Now I feel like that is what I need. I don't want this worrying to spiral out of control- which is my history. What should i do- call the pdoc? Does this sound like it might help me?
Anxiety and depression-wise things have been going pretty well for me. But lately there have been many problems in my family and I am worrying obsessively and then having anxiety/panic attacks. I am on 20mg of paxil. Until about 4 months ago, I would have taken ativan to calm me down, but I ran out and told my pdoc that I did not need a new prescription. Things were going well and I felt I did not need it. Now I feel like that is what I need. I don't want this worrying to spiral out of control- which is my history. What should i do- call the pdoc? Does this sound like it might help me?

Hi there, I always talk to my doctor everytime I feel overwhelmed with anxiety. I think that is always the best bet, because they can rule out any other problems. I recently went because I was having terrible panic attacks and anxiety, and she increased my dosage of paxil from 20mg's to 30mg's. I really don't like take ativan, or klonopin, but I give in sometimes and it does help to calm me down. I guess I am subborn and want to fight it on my own.
It might help you to get back on the ativan if you are really stressed out. Your doctor will know what is best for you, and it never hurts to get checked out. I just recently started massage therapy, and it was very relaxing. I helped loosen my muscles, and I was ready for bed afterwards. Maybe something like that would help also.
Take care!
Amy
Sometimes we just need something to take the edge off. Since you have been living with this for so long and going w/o you obviuosly have the appropiate coping skills. But sometimes it gets to much and you need a little help to get over that hill. Talk to the doc and see whats what.
I have GAD and am Bipolar II, a lovely combo btw.
I'm trying to make the same sort of decision as you right now as I'm in a similar situation. I have been in control of the anxiety for years just using xanax when needed. Now I've been under major stress the last few months and I've starting having severe anxiety and panic attacks again. Its tough to decide whether to go for more meds and/or get back into therapy. You keep thinking you can just beat it again if you give it time. Let us know what you do. My thoughts are with you.
Mary
WB! It's a pleasure to have you here. That is a great update. It's always inspiring to hear that someone got their anxiety under control & lived well.
This time of year is pretty stressful for many of us, even WITHOUT family problems. Since the med did help before, IMO, calling the dr. is in order. It's no failure on your part. There's no shame in seeking help when you need it. I have had the best of intentions myself, but being stressed to the max, the anxiety returned & I had to start taking klonopin. Generally it was just short term. For whatever reason, the anxiety gets a little ahead of us.
I wish you well. Please keep in touch & let us know how it goes. We care & want to see you back to your old self again. Good luck & GBU! (((hugs))) jan
Sheri Ann
I had many of the same emotions about it you all did but when you feel out of control then you need some help. At least now i can recognize that and not let it get out of control.
for me that is good progress. I hope you all can learn from my thoughts and actions like i have from yours.
Elaine
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