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Posted 2/6/2012 6:37 PM (GMT 0)
I suffer from PTSD, panic disorder and depression.
My anxiety has been SKY HIGH lately and comes on out of nowhere, with no rhyme or reason. I feel like a slave to it!!! I am in therapy, I am on meds...
Recently changed...

So here is what I am on.
Cymbalta-60 mg.
Paxil-10 mg.
Klonopin-up to 2.5 mg a day.

that's all for now...used to be a lot more.
I am really sad, actually crying right now and my anxiety has taken over.
Anyone who would love to reach out and talk, I would love to connect.
I meditate, I pray. I try it all.
Thanks!!!
Posted 2/6/2012 9:03 PM (GMT 0)
Hi ML8 and welcome!

I am sorry that you are going through a rough time right now.:( It sounds like you are on the right track as far as treatment goes. Great job on trying a whole spectrum of remedies...keep up the work, you never know when the right combination of things is going to 'click' and bring about a change for the better!

We have a Resource Guide on our main page (3rd post down) that has some great self-help ideas that you can add to your arsensal. We even have CBT on-line links and download worksheets that could enhance what you are already leanring in your own therapy...every angle helps.;)

Keep posting with us as well! There is something healing about talking with others who understand what you are going through. We are glad that you found us, and are always here to listen and support you.

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 2/6/2012 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

First of a big welcome to the forum I am glad you have found us this is a good support group and you will meet members who can relate to what you are going through.

It is good that you are on meds along with therapy as the two together have good results in helping you deal with your anxiety also keep posting here and you will get good support and advise when members can.

I have had anxiety for as long as I can remember and it is tough to deal with so I just try and stay in the moment and try and make a small step each day. Good to meet you and take care.

Hibee
Posted 2/8/2012 4:20 AM (GMT 0)
I'm so sorry that you are going through such a rough time. I've been right where you are many times over the years and I know just how miserable it can be. Do you use CBT at all? That is honestly what saved me when I was at my worst. It's not easy, it's scary, but over time it does work. I wish there was something I could do for you. Just know you are not alone in this. Keep posting here, the people are amazing and do understand what you are going through which is a huge comfort.
Posted 2/8/2012 4:25 AM (GMT 0)
CBT? Cognitive behavior therapy? I have been doing that therapy for over 2 years.
Posted 2/8/2012 4:55 AM (GMT 0)
Your med change may be taking a while to catch-up to your body chemistry and needs...how long has it been since you adjusted it?

or you may need to consider changing theapist/therapy if you have not made any noticable progress in that amount of time.

The important thing is to never give up. Keep trying new things and combinations of things until you find some relief. Go to your library and check out every anxiety self-help book you can...then take what you like/need from each one and customize your own recovery plan!

Keep talking with us too, it is my belief and hope that it will give you some comfort and help.

S.C.
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