how common is this?

Baso

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Joined : Jan 2010

Posts : 49

Posted 1/22/2014 8:53 AM (GMT 0)

hi,
I have anxiety/ panic disorder taking lexapro since 8 years .. sometimes if not slept well or do an intensive exercise i feel irritability after for a bunch of days where i have to take xanax to feel normal and if I don't take i will continue with trembling and being fatigue and having like missing heart beats when standing or laying.
in this case its better to take xanax and not feel these symptoms right?

PeAcE.

Scaredy Cat

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Joined : Sep 2006

Posts : 28868

Posted 1/22/2014 5:45 PM (GMT 0)

Hi Baso,

If you do not have a history of substance abuse/dependency, and you are following your doctor's recommendations, then you should feel okay about taking your Xanax as needed.

You can always try coping mechanisms first to see if you can get relief from your symptoms that way first...and save your benzo use for the really stubborn anxiety.

Good job on the exercising! Practicing breathing exercises and meditation daily should also help to keep your stress levels as low as possible.:)

Talk to you soon,

S.C.

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