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Posted 8/23/2012 8:38 PM (GMT 0)
Well my wife left me three months ago. I was doing ok but I am in law school and took a test and started getting massive anxiety about it. My Psychiatrist was giving me lorazipan which was working ok, but I had to increase the dose to feel ok. He was afraid that I was increasing the dose and so he gave me Klonipan. I have been on Klonipan for 4 days and it hasn't done anything except maybe made me depressed and tired. I am at my wits end. I have a full time job that I am having a hard time doing. I am so freaked out i'm going to loose everything.
Posted 8/23/2012 9:02 PM (GMT 0)
Like yourself, I'm fairly new to anxiety and depression. I've decided to take an all natural approach versus medication. I'm taking a Stress Formula (26 ingredients), a Mood Formula (GABA, Taurine, L-Theanine, Holy Basil Extract, Reflora), 25 Mg DHEA, Magnesium Glycinate (400mg). Plus a multi vitamin. I'm doing fine with this regimen. Consider this plan if the medication doesn't work but don't give up.  A healthy diet is also important and so is some exercise.  I'm walking 8+ miles a day.  I'm hoping you take that trip to the Health Food Store and take control of your health.  The very best.

 

Post Edited (Michael In NYC) : 8/23/2012 3:08:47 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 8/23/2012 9:12 PM (GMT 0)
Thanks for the reply. I am not new to anxiety, but this is by far the worst that I have had it in awhile. Worse I lost my wife who was my biggest support. I have my family around me but I am just having a really hard time. I know I shouldn't mix, but I have been using alcohol in order to feel a little better at night.
Posted 8/23/2012 10:05 PM (GMT 0)
tyefer,

I am really sorry to hear of your recent increase in anxiety. It is not hard to see to the correlation of your situation and the stress that you are under...you have a lot to deal with at the moment.

Are you seeking therapy through your P-doc in conjuntion with your medicinal treatment? If so, how are you finding that to work?

Going through a change such as a separation is bound to bring about certain amounts of anxiety and depression. This is situational though, and with time will start to decrease.

For now, follow the advice of your p-doc, have patience and try to use as many healthy coping mechanisms as possible.

Keep talking with us as well. We are a group who understands and are here to listen, and support.

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat
Posted 8/23/2012 10:11 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Michael and welcome!

I am glad that you have found a combination of things that are working for you...that is great!

I've got to say, I am impressed with the 8 miles a day! I am going to have to award you a Gold Medal for that!:)

Keep up the good work, and post anytime with us.

Scaredy Cat
Posted 8/25/2012 1:50 AM (GMT 0)
where can those vitamins be found and what exactly do i buy...plzzzz help im having badddddddd panic tonite....lost 2 jobs in 1 day
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