What if my anxiety meds have stopped working?
I think they might have and I’m so panicked/upset. Currently taking high dose gabapentin. Previously klonopin.
Never tried Buspar though. But my current dr I don’t think would prescribe daily benzos, even low dose. Am I screwed?? What do you take or do for your anxiety?
I stopped with the anxiety meds as they all seemed to be addictive. I use coping techniques I learned in therapy to handle anxiety. It has worked better for me in the long run.
I can’t go on antidepressants anymore they induce psychosis.
I take supplements, and gave up nicotine.
L-theanine
Taurine
Beta alanine
Broccoli sprout extract
I have no anxiety now .
I tried buspar. Made me dizzy. I tried ativan but it gave me weird rebound anxiety. Propranolol helps for physical anxiety which is primarily what i get.
I take 1 mg Ativan as my PRN that is prescribed to me by my pdoc.
I also smoke CBD hemp flower, which works wonders for my anxiety and mood. As good if not better than a benzo.
My pdoc upped my Luvox by 50mgs. My anxiety was through the roof. I had to stop taking the extra 50. Idk if he can prescribe me something to counter that. I just prefer to not take the extra 50mgs really.
Benzos daily were a disaster for me. They increased baseline anxiety, and I had awful withdrawal effects, I still get them now.
Vortioxetine works well as a long term solution
I fu-cking hate anxiety. It has ruined my life.
I take paxil for it. It doesn’t work though. It has helped my panic- attacks somewhat but not completely.
I think getting rid of anxiety is like wishing that your left arm disappeared. When you have it, it’s there!
Stimulants help my anxiety which, I guess, isn’t the best option.
I used to be on anti depressants but all they did was make me more depressed.
Buspar was like candy to me, I didn’t experience anything from it. So then my psychiatrist put me on Xanax for as needed basis. I would say the ultimate solution to all anxiety is therapy, which has helped me the most. But finding a good therapist sometimes can be a tricky thing.
I slowly decreased my benzos for a couple of decades until I could get off. I found making positive statements about the problem I have helps.
I take antihistamines. They make me slightly sedative and it makes it easier to relax at least I think so. Other than that I listen to classical music and try a short walk.
I took 2.5mg of diazapam for 5 consecutive days recently. My doctor wouldn’t give me a higher dose and said it’s the last time he’s doing it. They don’t like giving it to people because it’s addictive.
I’ve taken buspar and propranolol in the past. I don’t have bad anxiety but I run a little fast and tense. I’m thinking of asking my doctor to try propranolol again. Idk I’m tense a lot.
I take lexapro. It helps to stop my racing thoughts which make me majorly anxious.
Moved to Medications as this is a medication question.
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