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Posted 4/25/2013 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
Hi again,

Another thing I noticed, and would want feedback is medication.
I know for some, it's a absolute necessity, bridge to getting right.
What I have noticed it's important to try and get by (in my case)
without, as I think can make things even worse. I'm talking about
Xanax, which I never usually took daytime, but now, with these
issues, I find myself considering taking a small dose. Again, my
situation is tougher, but like I asked last time, has anyone experienced this med making you more anxious - rebound anxiety?
Thanks
Posted 4/26/2013 1:25 AM (GMT 0)
Rebound anxiety can happen, and I've had it and not had it. Its worse for me the higher my anxiety and higher dose I take. I've also learned to tweak my doses. If my anxiety feels like it will take .5mg every 6-8 hrs, then I may take .25 every 3-4 hrs. That way you don't get the big relief and then the big wear off 6-8 hrs later. Some people just learn when their bodies will start coming off of the Xanax, and learn to take the next dose 20-40 min earlier than that to have a more even transition. Check with your doctor to be sure they have no concerns with it. For doses .5mg or less, addiction is not a big concern.
And I can't wait for me to get another antidepressant working again. I don't want to rely on Xanax for long term relief except for emergencies or last resort.
Posted 4/26/2013 2:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hello,

Thanks for the response, I have experienced the same- so I know
it's true. The bigger dose, 2 mg , I take at bedtime. And due to
the way things are now, that does not work so well.

Some way, I have to find my way out. When I didn't feel this way,
I did not need at alll. It gives you a quick fix , but it's shorter
and shorter lived.
Posted 4/27/2013 10:56 AM (GMT 0)
Hi,

For me personally, I dont prefer to take meds unless its absolutely necessary. A psychiatrist told me some time back that he usually starts his patients on a very low dose and gradually increase so that the body can adjust to the reactions.

I had panic attack a few hours after only 0.25mg of xanax! Lol. I guess my body is super sensitive.

Wish you all the best! Im considering doing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy since I'm not into meds. Maybe you could give CBT a try too! :)
Posted 4/27/2013 3:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hello,

Thanks for your advice. I don't know how long you were taking
the .25mg of Xanax, but that is a low dose and maybe you had built a tolerance to it.
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