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Posted 10/19/2015 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
hi all...
so i have my p-doc appointment tomorrow..in a way im really "psyched" (bad pun) for it because in it i will receive my plan to get off the xanax ive been using (.25 mg per day), also my therapist and i have put together a list of things to discuss with my p-doc at the appointment, most of which involve dealing with obsessive/intrusive thoughts..so im excited about addressing that too..

however at the same time i feel really nervous about it because, well, that's what i do..my wife is going with me for support and so i can have another set of ears...as some of you here know im really scared of having withdrawal from xanax

so i guess long story short i could use some encouragement that good things lie ahead for me (and not horrible scary withdrawals)...thanks guys :-)
Posted 10/19/2015 4:21 PM (GMT 0)
M.D.

A combination of hopefullness, excitement, motivation ect, is all mixed together with a fear of the unknown...and some 'what ifs' thrown into the situation for fun...

...sounds pretty expected and human to me!! ;p

You are stepping out into new territory, and as such, some anticipatory anxiety is going to be there.

However, you are one step ahead of the game in processing these feelings, and recoginizing them for what they are!

Going in with this knowledge, so you can vocalize your concerns is good...as is bringing your wife, because as you said, having another set of ears is really helpful!

You are going to get a plan of action that is completley doable...and you will rock it out!

Have faith in your P-doc, yourself and the process...it can be done with little to no withdrawls...so have faith!

Let us know how it goes...and be assured we go with you in spirit and support.:)

S.C.
Posted 10/19/2015 4:41 PM (GMT 0)
thanks sc! last night i felt really good thinking 'only 48 more hours and then i will get some guidance and get on the right path'...so now that 48 is down to less than 24 so feeling good about that...

i will definitely let you know how it goes!
Posted 10/20/2015 9:29 AM (GMT 0)
Hi

Good luck with your appointment today let us know how it goes.

Hibee
Posted 10/20/2015 2:00 PM (GMT 0)
getting ready to leave for the appointment...i am super nervous..
Posted 10/20/2015 3:14 PM (GMT 0)
I hope the appointment goes well and helps you a lot in your process of well being
Posted 10/20/2015 3:44 PM (GMT 0)
hi guys
so i had my appointment...gameplan is to increase my effexor and switch to klonopin and to gradually bring the klonopin down and be off it by year end...

doc says the dose of effexor i was on was enough to help with depression, which it has, but not enough to help anxiety and ocd..so what we want is to manage the anxiety with just effexor

i want to rock this out guys...want to feel good..thanks for your support
Posted 10/20/2015 5:04 PM (GMT 0)
M.D.,

I am so glad you went it and had your treatment plan evalutated and adjusted!!

It sounds like a great plan...and you know, just having a plan that you feel good about is something in and of itself!

Add to that the fact that you will be feeling the beneficial effects of your Rx changes soon...

...and the work you are doing in therapy, and the self help/reaching out here...

...how can you do anything other than succeed? :) :) :)

Continued progress, and keep posting!

S.C.
Posted 10/20/2015 8:51 PM (GMT 0)
thanks sc...

i will post an update in a couple of weeks...want to give it some time to breathe and unfold..the plan is by then i can cut to half a klonopin daily..then in a month no more klonopin..the doctor says if the effexor is working the way it should i shouldnt feel a need to take the klonopin by that point...

(i have to say the 150 mg effexor looked like a horse pill to me so if the size is any indication it should help :-))

so fingers crossed that that is exactly the way it will go..
Posted 10/20/2015 9:14 PM (GMT 0)
Hey m"ng"sdaddy,

I'm glad to hear that you got the guidance and that you were properly taking the right steps to get things addressed. I hope that everything works out for you and hope to hear from your success!
Posted 10/20/2015 9:18 PM (GMT 0)
Hey m"ng"sdaddy,

I'm glad to hear that you got the guidance and that you were properly taking the right steps to get things addressed. I hope that everything works out for you and hope to hear from your success!
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