Cant do this anymore

The best suggestion would be to speak with your prescribing doctor and your PCP, and maybe consult with your neuro again, and have everyone communicate, together, as a team, regarding your care and treatment options.

I would think that the only way to know for certain if these particular symptoms are related to your new medication would be (a) did you not have these symptoms prior to starting this med, and (b) speak with your doc about titrating off and see how your body responds, if there are any changes.

It's hard when we're anxious, but so many of these A/D's take several weeks to truly kick in and see if they're going to work, that giving them just a couple weeks may not be giving them a fair enough shot.

That being said, it ultimately is your decision how you choose to proceed, and we'll support you through your choices. If it's any help, I can share in how each time I started my meds, (because I worked with my doc to d/c them a few times over the years), my symptoms cranked up and even new ones popped up before I saw the benefit, (which is fantastic, btw)! :)









M.

i hope you feel better soon. healing thoughts i send.

I'm just popping in my personal opinion and nothing more, so if I overstep, please, please forgive me.

If you have been prescribed Xanax by your physician, and you take it as directed,....I find the comment your therapist made to you about "not liking Xanax" to be highly inappropriate. That comment in and of itself interrupts a continuum of care that your physician is trying to provide, and instills a sense of doubt in you about even taking it.

I'm sorry that was said to you, I sincerely am. I still find that comment quite discourteous.

Provided you are being followed by your doctor, your therapist should, in my humble opinion, be there to support you, not interrupt or mar the practice of medicine.

Just my $0.02.










M.

Agreed...

I 'third' that! :)

Following your doctor's advice, and continuing to work on mangaging your anxiety through therapy, I believe, allows for the safe and responsible use of a benzodiazepine, if you so choose.

Wishing you much progress...you are on the right track!!  Keep posting with us, and we will be here cheering you on, along the journey.:)

S.C.

Wow, I too agree with Merrida. Your therapist was very unprofessional. Bear in mind that only psychiatrists (who are medical doctors) are allowed to prescribe medication.  Please ignore what your therapist said. (or even find a new one if possible!). Yes benzodiazepines are addictive but with the right dose and proper use it can be tremendous help. And always remember to find the most appropriate and safest way to wean off the medication under the supervision of your doctor. Never abruptly stop taking any benzodiazepines.

I want to say how much I appreciate everyone's comments. I only take a half when needed which is several times a week. I went last night to see her and she told me she didn't think she could help me anymore because I'm doing too many things at once. Seeing a chiropractor, my therapist, and the woman prescribing the meds. She said I should just see the chiropractor and come back to her if it doesn't work. She said I shouldn't use the Xanax because its a crutch and I should be able to stop my anxiety on my own. I'm so confused and who's therapist tells them these things. I'm trying to do anything and everything that makes me feel better. She said if I wanted to come back she would look into finding my someone who specializes in CBT. That's what I asked for when I started with her months ago.

Nik.,

I think at this point, you should continue with your doctor, chiropractor...

...and find another therapist who is able and willing to take you through CBT.

Regardless of a professional's personal beliefs, their job number one should be to work with their patient to find the individual's personal needs to gain recovery.

It sounds like this woman is just pushing her personal agenda too much for her to be of help to you. I am also leery of a therapist who attempts to override a prescribing doctor's advice.

I hope that you can find someone who is qualified in CBT...how about asking your GP for a referral? Professionals often network, and you may get a good lead this way.:)

S.C.

I'm completely dumbfounded! The more and more you write, the more (in my personal opinion), I feel like this is an unhealthy relationship and I'd encourage you to find another therapist.

As Kitt mentioned, I, too, have had meetings/sessions with therapists who were dreadful.....for me. Heck, maybe for someone else, their 'technique' or 'approach' works, but dang,.....not for everyone!

So yes, I've had experience with being in the wrong hands, and, again just my personal thought on this,...it sounds like you are as well.

I can't see how you'd be able to trust someone and open up to them if they're condemning what you're doing.

Note: I actually had one therapist tell me, on our first visit, the consult, that she could not work with me because,.........(are you ready for this?).......I had "too many problems!"

D'oh.

I'd be searching for a new therapist,.....I'd be walking out the door and not looking back. You deserve to be treated with dignity, not condescension.









M.