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Posted 2/15/2017 8:06 AM (GMT 0)
So it's 2:51am.. anxiety is horrible and has been absolutely horrible since I had my 4th baby 6 months ago. I feel this is the absolute worst it's ever been in my life. I've been on Xanax .5 for years now.. maybe 6 years or so?.. is that the lowest dosage? I have no idea. I posted the other day how it literally took an hour in a half to start working.. I took it at 1:17am like I said it's almost 3:00am and it's still not working. I've never had a problem with it not working until now.. just the other day. If it's hormonal will that cause it to not work? Or a higher dosage needed or more times a day? I'm laying here in bed freaking out I can't get up I can't sleep I pretty much can't even move because my body is just shaking. It's so weird because my heart is at a normal rate but my body is just shaking and I'm so uncomfortable. I feel like I may have gotten a little bit of relief but not much. I stopped my Remeron (anti depressants.. not sure if that's a SSRI or not?) awhile ago because I felt they were causing my heart palpitations.. and that's when I first experienced them about 2-3 years ago. So I haven't taken them in a LONG time. Wondering if I should start back up on them? I'm just very nervous about it.. but thinking if I did, they may help, but afraid to experience frequent palpitations again... and just afraid to start them again (because of my anxiety ugh). I don't know what to do anymore ☹️ It's never been this bad
Posted 2/15/2017 9:00 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Sorry to hear you are having a tough time at the moment.

The longer you are on Xanax the more chance your body will build up a tolerance to it which means you will need to increase the dosage usually by taking more than one tablet a day but this needs to be discussed with your doctor.

A lot of doctors don't like prescribing Benzo's due to their addictive nature so tend to go down the antidepressant route these days and there are a lot of options so speak with your doctor next time you see them.

In the meantime use any self help skills you have to help reduce your anxiety we have some good links in our resources post so take a look especially the Mindfulness Meditation ones as they work really well.

Hibee
Posted 2/15/2017 8:32 PM (GMT 0)
LMA,

You mentioned in your other post that you have an appointment coming up at the end of the month, right?

Okay, be sure to be journaling all of your experiences since your anxiety increase...what you've tried and what you want to try...or ask about. This way, you and your doctor can come up with a workable plan of action.

For now, put a call in asking if you can increase your resuce/benzo med use for the time being...as Hibee says, a tolerance may have been built to your current dosage.

...and don't forget the coping skills of course.smile

Wishing you relief!

S.C.
Posted 3/10/2017 4:02 PM (GMT 0)
Hi

Wishing you a quick recovery. My anxiety started in late 2006. My uncle and aunt had heart surgery and that same month I had my first panic attack. For next couple of months, I let my anxiety and my overthinking take control of my life. I went to ER, doctors, specialist. I had symptoms that mimic real diseases. At some point, I couldn't even walk. I had become weak. Yet no one found anything. It took over my life...my next few years werent great either. I was stressing out too much. The only thing that helped me with me concentrating on my baby. I didn't take any medicines, they made me feel worse. The only thing that helped me somewhat is to go through the symptoms head on. I think if we can desensitize our body by facing our symptoms head on then their power goes down. Talking to counseling will helps. Do not worry...you will come out of it..
Posted 3/10/2017 4:56 PM (GMT 0)
Hi LPR and welcome!

Thanks for sharing. I am glad to hear you have found some recovery...well done, and may it continue!

Post with us anytime for anxiety support.smile

Scaredy Cat
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