Posted by ed_uk2010 on July 30, 2010, at 17:11:37
In reply to Re: All my drugs work for 2-7 days then stop working, posted by tiopenster on July 30, 2010, at 16:48:18
>My diagnosis is GAD/Panic Disorder.
It sounds to me like you've developed some symptoms of agoraphobia.
Agoraphobia is an anxiety disorder characterized by fear and distress related to being in situations from which escape might be difficult or embarrassing (i.e. being on a bus or train), or in which help might not be available in the event of a panic attack or panic symptoms. In psychiatry, agoraphobia does not mean 'fear of open spaces' - an almost meaningless concept at any rate. Agoraphobia can occur with or without panic disorder. Many people experience panic-like symptoms but not full panic attacks.
GAD is normally characterized by chronic physical tension in addition to psychological symptoms. A diagnosis of GAD tends to apply to people who worry excessively about things which most people worry about to some extent eg. money problems, problems at work etc. Unusual or irrational fears are not characteristic of GAD.
How do you respond to benzodiazepines eg. clonazepam? It might be helpful for you to keep a couple of tablets of a fast-acting benzo such as Xanax or diazepam in your wallet. You don't have to take them - but you would know that they were there if you needed them for panic. This can be reassuring.
Also, how do you respond to sedating antidepressants such as trazodone?
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