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Posted 9/27/2013 3:33 PM (GMT 0)
And at the bottom of the confidence scale again.The panic attacks have made me more or less aggrophobic , but lucky i live in the country. Anywhere outside a mile away , and i get panicky and dizzy , with all the other usual systems .
I have an upcoming appointment in the centre of the city to see a consultant about a cyst under my skin on my back thats the 1/2 the size of a golfball thats paining me. Ive been given some xanex to take that night b4 , and morning in order to calm me down. I took some before , but they didnt work the 1st time , i still felt panicky , and had to turn back , the 2nd time was at home , and i just fell asleep after a while.
They are 250 microgrammes each. Just wondering , whats the dealio , can you take 2 of them , maybe one in the morning , and one in the centre of town if u still feel bad?. What are the positive effects taking them in relation to anxiety you yourself have noticed , are all your neg thoughts etc wiped out?.
Posted 9/27/2013 4:01 PM (GMT 0)
Good Morning,

Like many of us, you are worrying about getting to your appointment as well as the procedure itself.

I have been on benzos and have found the one that works best for me is Valium (Diazepam). Advantages of Valium are a rapid onset of action and Valium is better at preventing anxiety than at making it go away after it starts.

That would be why your Dr. order you a dose of medication for the night before and a 2nd dose the morning of your procedure.  The average dose for an adult is 5 to 10 mg.  Remember whatever you take you will need someone to drive you to the clinic as well as bring you home.

Xanax gave me an upset stomach when I was given this med prior to a procedure.

Each of us reacts differently to meds but it wouldn't hurt to ask your Dr. for 2 doses of Valium if he feels Valium would serve you better.

JMHO

Take care,

Kitt

Posted 9/27/2013 4:32 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you for the reply
Posted 9/27/2013 6:29 PM (GMT 0)
Hi Jimbo and welcome!

I am really sorry to hear about your anxiety/panic and worries about you upcoming procedure.

I can certainly relate, as I have fears regarding medical procedures as well.

When the worries are getting the best of you, you can use some self-help tools to help get you in a calm state of mind and body again.

Here are some links from our Resources that really do make if a difference if practiced daily.

Keep posting with us as well. Support is key, and we will help see you through this rough patch!

Talk to you soon,

Scaredy Cat

Self Help sites with breathing/relaxation exercises instructions

Panic attack relief exercises:

http://www.healthyplace.com/

http://www.stress-relief-exercises.com/

http://www.ehow.com/video_4405003_breathing-exercises-panic-attacks.html

http://www.psybersquare.com/anxiety/panic_relax_I

Free on-line CBT programs:

http://www.moodgym.anu.edu.au/welcome

http://ecouch.anu.edu.au/welcome

Meditation Video ( 7 minutes) :

http://www.youtube.com/user/healthealingnetwork?feature=pyv&ad=4342564202&kw=meditation&v=yHYKSYPoNg4&lr=1

Self Help Treatment for Anxiety:

http://www.netplaces.com/controlling-anxiety/self-help-treatment-for-anxiety/

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