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Posted by tina on June 26, 2001, at 14:10:56
I know this question has been asked and answered before but I need a fresh perspective being without pdoc now.
What is the best med for constant, nagging anxiety? I do have panic attacks but they are less frequent now but there is always a lingering shakiness and anxiety all the time. It never abates and I'm wondering what I can do about it?
any ideas?
thanks
tina
Posted by steve2 on June 26, 2001, at 16:28:53
In reply to What's Best for Anxiety--high level stress-type, posted by tina on June 26, 2001, at 14:10:56
An SSRI- Zoloft or Prozac and CBT therapy. I have also found Klonopin to be a very good benzo for long-term anxiety.
> I know this question has been asked and answered before but I need a fresh perspective being without pdoc now.
> What is the best med for constant, nagging anxiety? I do have panic attacks but they are less frequent now but there is always a lingering shakiness and anxiety all the time. It never abates and I'm wondering what I can do about it?
> any ideas?
> thanks
> tina
Posted by tina on June 27, 2001, at 13:52:37
In reply to Re: What's Best for Anxiety--high level stress-type, posted by steve2 on June 26, 2001, at 16:28:53
I do take klonopin but as little as possible because I know it's addicting. I have a serious intolerance to SSRI's, I've tried several and get the same nasty side effects. I was wondering about MAOI's?
thanks for the reply though. I appreciate your thoughts.
tina
> An SSRI- Zoloft or Prozac and CBT therapy. I have also found Klonopin to be a very good benzo for long-term anxiety.
>
>
>
> > I know this question has been asked and answered before but I need a fresh perspective being without pdoc now.
> > What is the best med for constant, nagging anxiety? I do have panic attacks but they are less frequent now but there is always a lingering shakiness and anxiety all the time. It never abates and I'm wondering what I can do about it?
> > any ideas?
> > thanks
> > tina
Posted by rmshed on June 27, 2001, at 17:16:46
In reply to What's Best for Anxiety--high level stress-type, posted by tina on June 26, 2001, at 14:10:56
> I know this question has been asked and answered before but I need a fresh perspective being without pdoc now.
> What is the best med for constant, nagging anxiety? I do have panic attacks but they are less frequent now but there is always a lingering shakiness and anxiety all the time. It never abates and I'm wondering what I can do about it?
> any ideas?
> thanks
> tinaTina: Xanax has taken away 95% of my anxiety, but..the addiction potential is extremely high. I would try something else other than benzodiazepines. I have been on Xanax for 14 years. When I can no longer find a doctor to prescribe it for me, or worse, my liver gets damaged beyond repair, I will probably have to enter drug rehab. I have never tried anything else for anxiety that worked.
Becky
Posted by dana on June 28, 2001, at 17:40:32
In reply to What's Best for Anxiety--high level stress-type, posted by tina on June 26, 2001, at 14:10:56
Hi Tina,
I almost believe that the anxiety is the 'residue' from panic attacks....... the left-over after-effects so to speak.I was on a low-dose of ZOLOFT for PANIC/ANXIETY attacks...... they had minimal side-effects..... which lasted under two weeks.....slight nausea.........for me anyway.........
CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT .....PDOC .......stands for !!!
Self-talk is the NEXT STEP !...... have you had treatment with a CLINICAL PYSCHOLOGIST ....they specialise in COGNITIVE THERAPY..... re-train your way of thinking and behaving......and teach you the CORRECT WAY to BREATHE........believe it or not.......learning breathing techniques can get rid of feelings of anxiety.......I actually believe that you are quite lucky to be at this stage...... sort of past the PANIC stage......so hang in there..........they don't prescribe medication.....but may suggest seeing a doctor if they feel it's necessary........
THIS IS NOT DANGEROUS
I HAVE FELT LIKE THIS BEFORE
IT WILL PASS
I AM NOT DYING
I AM NOT HAVING A HEART ATTACK
THIS WILL PASSIt's this breaking up the CYCLE of OBSESSIVE thinking that can get rid of the sick feeling in your stomach.......like going into an the most important exam in your life and knowing that you haven't studied for it !!!
Posted by tina on June 29, 2001, at 12:18:31
In reply to Re: What's Best for Anxiety--high level stress-type, posted by dana on June 28, 2001, at 17:40:32
Dana
I'm not passed the panic stage. I've had panic attacks since i was 18 and they never go away. They may become less frequent but never truly go away. It's the GAD that is killing me. It's constant nervousness. Hands shake and stomach rolls and just general continuous ick. I am afraid of going anywhere, ever.
It's screwing up my quality of life, that's for sure.
Tina
> Hi Tina,
> I almost believe that the anxiety is the 'residue' from panic attacks....... the left-over after-effects so to speak.
>
> I was on a low-dose of ZOLOFT for PANIC/ANXIETY attacks...... they had minimal side-effects..... which lasted under two weeks.....slight nausea.........for me anyway.........
>
> CAN YOU TELL ME WHAT .....PDOC .......stands for !!!
>
> Self-talk is the NEXT STEP !...... have you had treatment with a CLINICAL PYSCHOLOGIST ....they specialise in COGNITIVE THERAPY..... re-train your way of thinking and behaving......and teach you the CORRECT WAY to BREATHE........believe it or not.......learning breathing techniques can get rid of feelings of anxiety.......I actually believe that you are quite lucky to be at this stage...... sort of past the PANIC stage......so hang in there..........they don't prescribe medication.....but may suggest seeing a doctor if they feel it's necessary........
>
> THIS IS NOT DANGEROUS
> I HAVE FELT LIKE THIS BEFORE
> IT WILL PASS
> I AM NOT DYING
> I AM NOT HAVING A HEART ATTACK
> THIS WILL PASS
>
> It's this breaking up the CYCLE of OBSESSIVE thinking that can get rid of the sick feeling in your stomach.......like going into an the most important exam in your life and knowing that you haven't studied for it !!!
Posted by Dubya on June 29, 2001, at 12:32:51
In reply to Re: What's Best for Anxiety--high level stress-type, posted by tina on June 29, 2001, at 12:18:31
Yes, I can totally relate, I am appear to be seeing only small(~15%) improvement in my situation. My situation is basically mirrored by the OBssessive thinking which can make my stomach feel that way as well, constant anxiety. I don't know if mine is related to my growing up as in, a short tempered father and my mother taking his non-sense just for her children. I should also mention, I am 20 right now and he says, "clean your room" or I will give you a slap." Hmm, how comforting. I mean it's verbal abuse since day 1 but, I don't know if I can blame that or not. My situation is like a "post traumatic" anxiety+OCD disorder, always wondering what is going to happen next, if you know what I mean.
Posted by dana on June 29, 2001, at 21:11:55
In reply to Re: What's Best for Anxiety--high level stress-type, posted by tina on June 29, 2001, at 12:18:31
> Dana
> I'm not passed the panic stage. I've had panic attacks since i was 18 and they never go away. They may become less frequent but never truly go away. It's the GAD that is killing me. It's constant nervousness. Hands shake and stomach rolls and just general continuous ick. I am afraid of going anywhere, ever.
> It's screwing up my quality of life, that's for sure.
Tina,I have a terrific book that helped me a great deal...... if you like I could email you some more information.....and some of my notes from my sessions with my Clinical Pyschologist with techniques etc.......
totally up to you,
Lot of love
Dana
Posted by Lorraine on June 30, 2001, at 12:32:34
In reply to Re: What's Best for Anxiety--high level stress-type, posted by dana on June 29, 2001, at 21:11:55
> > Dana
> Tina,
>
> I have a terrific book that helped me a great deal...... if you like I could email you some more information.....and some of my notes from my sessions with my Clinical Pyschologist with techniques etc.......
>
> totally up to you,
>
> Lot of love
> Dana
*********************************************I've been reading this thread with interest. I just bought the book Mind over Mood which focuses on Cognitive Therapy. Would you mind sharing the title of the book you are talking about online? (I think others would appreciate it as well). I would appreciate a copy of your notes as well (lbj90068@yahoo.com) if it is not too much trouble. Dealing with these issues is a struggle. We need all the tools we can get.
Posted by dana on June 30, 2001, at 22:12:45
In reply to Re: What's Best for Anxiety--high level stress-type » dana, posted by Lorraine on June 30, 2001, at 12:32:34
Hi to everyone..... there is a TINY little handbook that I bought that allowed me to actually smile while reading it.....it's simply called......LIVING WITH IT by BEV AISBETT.....A Survivors Guide to Panic Attacks 104 pages.....mostly delightful animations... (it was published in SYDNEY , AUSTRALIA...so hopefully is available wherever you are )... I am about to contact the Publishers to find out what if any information I could post here in this site.....
I will post some of my notes from my 18 months of therapy that I think are appropriate and that were the defining factor in helping me turn the corner......stay tuned !!
Dana
Posted by Lorraine on June 30, 2001, at 22:52:50
In reply to Re: What's Best for Anxiety--high level stress-type, posted by dana on June 30, 2001, at 22:12:45
> Hi to everyone..... there is a TINY little handbook that I bought that allowed me to actually smile while reading it.....it's simply called......LIVING WITH IT by BEV AISBETT.....A Survivors Guide to Panic Attacks 104 pages.....mostly delightful animations... (it was published in SYDNEY , AUSTRALIA...so hopefully is available wherever you are )... I am about to contact the Publishers to find out what if any information I could post here in this site.....
>
> I will post some of my notes from my 18 months of therapy that I think are appropriate and that were the defining factor in helping me turn the corner......stay tuned !!
> Dana
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