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Posted 9/11/2013 12:20 AM (GMT 0)
I wasn't going to post because I don't have any advice or support to give to anyone at the moment, but I might just need to be selfish and let out my frustrations.

I have a new 10 year old on my case load who has supplied my calves and shins with massive bruises. I forgot how to talk this morning while meeting with a parent (who is actually a therapist and was very accomodating - which made me mad because we were supposed to be focusing on her son). The boss kept asking me if I was alright because I was shaking (and I didn't even realize I was doing it). And I have lost 8 pounds since Thursday, which was not necessary or healthy. I feel like I need to throw something.

Psych appointment tomorrow - which is probably contributing to the feeling that my world is falling apart. I've been fighting this for over 20 years. Anxiety is so persistent, I wish it would just give up and leave me alone!

Posted 9/11/2013 2:11 AM (GMT 0)
Hope you find peace- good luck at your appt.
Posted 9/11/2013 3:20 AM (GMT 0)
Lani, I know exactly how you feel, when I was in my 50's I went out and bought a body bag, when work
made me feel totally crazy I would come home and beat it until I couldn't lift my arms. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 9/12/2013 1:19 AM (GMT 0)
Larry, I have actually considered doing that many times. I usually end up shooting free-throws in the driveway - it requires enough focus to distract the anxiety but is a routine enough motion to allow my brain to still think of other things.

I was prescribed a new medication today (I actually have never had a psych appointment without coming away with a different prescription - kind of frustrating). Just wondering if anyone has any experience with a beta blocker for anxiety? Her reasoning was that if we slow my heart down it will trick my brain into thinking there is no anxiety because my body is not presenting anxiety-like symptoms. I guess that could make sense?

Posted 9/12/2013 1:38 AM (GMT 0)
Try my e-mail.

Ok, which bata blocker did she prescribe, I have a lot of back ground on these I will try to help you. Peace

Larry ***

Post Edited (lgm1942) : 9/11/2013 8:31:42 PM (GMT-6)

Posted 9/19/2013 2:08 AM (GMT 0)
Propranolol - it does nothing
Posted 9/19/2013 3:34 AM (GMT 0)
I think this is generic Inderal, but I may be wrong, if it is I took it about 30 years ago for BP, I had to
quit it because my Wife thought there was another woman, the drug flat lined my emotions.
Its also not for asthmatics. I don't like beta blockers because they keep one from being able to exercise
and get the heart rate up. I would personally rather use benadryl to calm me down and sleep. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 9/19/2013 2:28 PM (GMT 0)
la5ni,

If you haven't made an appointment with your doctor to discuss other Rx options, then I would recommend doing that right away.

There are often several meds that need to be given consideration before finding the one that works for you.

Try to hang in there...I know it is frustrating, but you will get your answers.

Let us know how you are doing soon.

S.C.
Posted 9/21/2013 1:21 AM (GMT 0)
I have changed medication every 2-6 weeks for the past year. The current prescription isn't causing intolerable side effects, there is no screaming in my head, and I can still think. I want to try to stick with it for now. Although, my anxiety does seem to be escalating. So frustrating.
Posted 9/21/2013 2:17 PM (GMT 0)
How did your psych appointment go last week? Were you able to discuss your increased anxiety and come up with a plan for coping, together?

I hope that you can find some relaxation time and peace this weekend. :)

S.C.
Posted 9/21/2013 5:06 PM (GMT 0)
My body does not respond to benzos and I have psychotic reactions to SSRIs, so I was prescribed an antipsychotic and a mood stabilizer a few months ago. She upped the dose of both and added a beta blocker. I'm trying to be optimistic and just give it more time.
Posted 9/21/2013 6:42 PM (GMT 0)
Lani you are going to get there, just keep in mind no one has ever died from any of our problems. Peace

Larry ***
Posted 9/21/2013 9:22 PM (GMT 0)
I am wishing you the best on your new Rx combination! It sounds like your P-doc is doing a good job on finding alternatives that could help.

How about your therapy? Any relief from that? I think that many people find success in a combination of both meds and therapy/coping skills...so try to keep up both halves of the treatment if you are doing both.:)

S.C.
Posted 9/22/2013 1:37 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks. It's all good. My boss told me to do nothing and just relax this weekend. So, I'm spending the weekend at my mom's (never a relaxing experience). I guess I must enjoy craziness because I seem to put myself in the middle of it quite frequently.
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