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Posted 3/17/2013 11:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hey all, i need some help. I have meds for the anxiety but i have only tried them once. It made me horribly dizzy. But i am to the point today that i am in a constant state of anxiousness. it's not even panic attack at this point but just an overwhelming point of anxious, off and on crying for no reason and scratching patches on my body raw. So my question is that anyone take Zantaxs (Sorry if i spelt that wrong)
does it help quickly?
what sideffects should i expect?
Anything else i should know?
Thanks in advance
Krystal
Posted 3/17/2013 11:34 PM (GMT 0)
Xanax will help take the edge off. For me coming down from it was hard because the anxiety comes right back. But don't let that turn you off from it. Take it so you can relax a bit and think straight for a minute once you learn to handle the symptoms better you won't need to take it. At least that's my experience. I hope you find some rest.
Posted 3/18/2013 12:56 AM (GMT 0)
If you only use it to shut down the stress of anxiety you will not become addicted to it, I have used it as needed for over 20 years, it will kill my anxiety within minutes, in my system it lasts all night, everyone is different.
I got to know what to expect and I would wait until I was home and ready for bed, take a half, and I would sleep like a baby, the next day I was pretty calm, residual effect I think. (I almost always read in bed that helps also).

Larry ***
Posted 3/18/2013 12:59 AM (GMT 0)
Yes, Xanax works quickly...binding to Gaba...a neurotransmitter in the brain that works to calm anxiety. It has a short half-life, so it leaves the system quickly and can be taken on an as needed basis.

It is not recommended for really long-term use however, so I always recommend working on other coping mechanisms such as therapy and/or self-help in conjunction with taking a benzodiazapine.

Here is more info that you may find helpful.

I really hope that you find something to help you get some relief soon. Know that whatever you choose...we support you fully.;)

S.C.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4lI9UU2MZo

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