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Posted 11/14/2014 1:26 AM (GMT 0)
I suffer from Chronic Anxiety, you know the kind that is 24/7. Although I was recently taken off of Abilify, because my physic NP thought it was creating the anxiety, and put on Zyprexa and I've noticed a small reduction in my anxiety as long as I am in my bedroom, it isn't a big differnce. I also take Busprirone 15mg 3x a day, but it doesn't seem to do anything. So my question is what do you take for anxiety and does it work? I just want to know some suggestions that I can take to my physic with.

Post Edited (AngelLisa) : 11/13/2014 6:33:48 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 11/14/2014 2:14 AM (GMT 0)
Hi AngelLisa,

I take 20 MG Prozac once a day and .5 Clonazepam 2 times a day and a little quarter of it before I go to bed. My anxiety is what I would consider gone. I haven't had a anxiety attack in quite awhile.

That works for me, may or may not for you, good to talk to you Dr about different options though, there is no reason to suffer if the meds you're taking now are not working....
Posted 11/14/2014 3:39 AM (GMT 0)
Hi & welcome!

Meds work different for everyone. What works for me might not for you. Sometimes it's a guessing game trying different meds to see which one works. I've been in a med roller coaster & it's no fun but eventually a good match is found.

What's your diagnosis? I ask bc you mentioned 2 antipsychotics and Buspar but no AD. I know with Bipolar, AD's can sometimes make it worse.

Buspar did nothing for my anxiety at all! My friend is bipolar and I believe she just takes an antipsychotic & does well. She does have to switch them up every several years.

Are you seeing a therapist (talk therapy)? I think seeing a therapist is just as important as seeing a doctor for the meds. The 2 together work very nicely together.

Welcome to the forum! We'll walk beside you during your journey back to wellness!

Hugs,
Lisa
Posted 11/14/2014 4:14 AM (GMT 0)
Welcome angel:)

I take buspar too. When I first started taking it (with this bout of anxiety) and it didn't do much for my symptoms. But what I did notice is it made me more hopeful that I would get better. So I stayed on it. A couple months later, when I started feeling a little bit better, that's when I felt it starting to work more on my actual anxiety symptoms. I think it doesn't work as much on people that have too much anxiety. What really seemed to get me out of the "bad" place was taking xanax daily for a couple months. I was on that for about 4 months, then tapered off to only taking it as needed.

But like Lisa said, everyone is different. Listen to your body. Wishing you the best on finding what works for you.

Post Edited (Momtogigiandquinn) : 11/14/2014 5:08:56 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 11/14/2014 11:15 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

The best person to speak to regarding medication is a psychiatrist as they are the experts I found Lexapro to be a good medication for my anxiety but as others have mentioned we are all different when it comes to AD so it's a case of trying a few out to see what suits you best.

AD will only help treat your symptoms they are not a cure all so it's best to do some talking therapies such as CBT or Mindfulness which get the best results when it comes to anxiety.

Hibee
Posted 11/14/2014 12:11 PM (GMT 0)
listen t your body / mind, listen to your doc / shrink and listen to your pharmacist.

pharmacists can give you excellent advice on medicine interactions. shrinks medicine experts, pharmacists interaction specialists!!
Posted 11/14/2014 5:42 PM (GMT 0)
Thank you all for your answers and welcomes.
@ lesweet1971 I have been diagnosed with bi-polar and GAD, but the anxiety is worse it has ever been in 30 years and not sure why.

I'm just sick of this anxiety it is driving me nuts and making me even more depressed cause I can't do anything without having an anxiety/panic attack. I do see a counselor not sure she is much help but we are trying, i'm not one to like to go to therapy so it's hard but I promised myself to stick thru it this time.
Posted 11/14/2014 6:00 PM (GMT 0)
You are doing the best you can and that's all you can- keep on keeping on. Like my quote says "if you're going through hell, keep going."

For what it's worth, my anxiety has been the worst than it's ever been this year too. I'm 43 & have only had 3 bouts of chronic anxiety/depression, this year being my worst & longest. I'm doing better but it's taken longer to improve than any other time and I don't know why either!

In my past I just took one med & got better within a month or 2. This year hasn't been as luxurious..

A lot of women posting here this year w/similar stories.

Hang in there and keep posting with us. We'll all get through this journey together to a brighter place!

Lisa
Posted 11/14/2014 6:06 PM (GMT 0)
Hey there AL!!!!

You got some great advice and input from everyone!!! Everyone responds differently to medication.

Let me encourage you to continue working close with your doctor as you "fine-tune" your medication program. Have some patience as it does take some time for certain medications to work before we feel the therapeutic effects.

Don't forget that our medication is NOT the "cure-all" to our anxiety disorder. Coping skills, healthy distractions, and therapy (pyscho-therapy or CBT) are so vital to the healing process.

Sending you healing thoughts!

God bless!

Cornell

Post Edited (Cornell) : 11/14/2014 11:10:16 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 11/15/2014 1:49 AM (GMT 0)
i take buspar and it works like ganbusters. i dont even need the whole 15mg. its a wonderdrug for me
Posted 11/15/2014 2:19 AM (GMT 0)
Super, I take 15mg of buspar 3x a day and I can honestly say I don't think it does anything for me. I feel no different if I miss or dose or not. I'm sure happy it works so well for you, gives me hope that I will find something that works for me.
Posted 11/15/2014 3:31 AM (GMT 0)
I am also bipolar in addition to having panic disorder. I'm on some meds for the bipolar. But, for my anxiety/panic, I take Xanax .5mgs 3x a day as needed. It's very helpful for me.
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