Has anyone experienced the doc who won't prescribe Benzos? (xanax)

Hi everyone, I'm going through some extreme depression with extreme anxiety.  I wake up in the morning and immediately feel anxiety.  I feel like my heart is being squeezed and I can't stop the racing thoughts and I can't eat, which is new for me because I usually have depression and all I want to do is eat.  I had a PCP who prescribed me xanax as needed.  My next doc did too.  I never abused it.  Then, I went to my PCP to discuss my disability paperwork and told him how awful things were and that I thought about ending it all.  I guess that got documented because he left the practice (shortly thereafter) and the doc who took his place would not refill my xanax. He knew that I was under a psyche care and said for them to do it.  Well, she told me that she does NOT prescribe benzoidiapines (sp?).  I was in a MAJOR DEPRESSION - almost checking myself into a hospital and she is prescribing me new anti-depressants till we find the right one/combo and anti-mania drugs for the anxiety.  I do not have bi-polar and these drugs are not the same as xanax.  I had horrible side effects with them -- zombie with glassy eyes and tiny pupils. Has anyone experienced this?  What do I do w/o looking like a drug seeker.  This makes me so mad because I am suffering so bad and need help.

Thanks.

Hi Lyn. Thank you for your response. I guess I was a fool to be so honest and transparent with my doctor. I needed more help but it turned out to be counterproductive. I've been off of the xanax for about 3 months. Any human being who hears what I've been through and am going through should have compassion and prescribe me the xanax. I'm really dissapointed. It seems like most on here have no problem getting whatever meds they need. I think I just scared them or something.

You can do that and you can also try many of the other short term meds out there somewaht simuliar to xanax
I think you have done awesome going 3 mths without them myself but only you know your body honestly and know whether you need them or not I wish you all the best
Lyn

Morning all

Bluemeanies she does state extreme anxiety as well as depression 

How are you making out
Just checking in to see how things are going
Lyn

My doc was slightly hesitant to prescribe me the Ativan but I just couldn't calm down.  She now wants me to get off of it and take "as needed" because she doesn't want me to get hooked on it.

But for me, I "need" it a lot, and so I go through a bottle in just a couple weeks from feeling anxious all the time.

I would say try a different doc maybe?  Explain what YOU need and explain that you want something so that you can calm down when you are experiencing the panicky feelings.

Twiggygal~

 

Find another doctor. That would be my suggestion. It may be tough as there are not many doctors who do prescribe the benzos anymore. But it is true they may see you as a risk for taking the xanax as your depression was so severe. Xanax is not good for depression. One thing that may help you somewhat with your anxiety until you get help is dramamine (less drowsy formula). I am weaning myself off of xanax and I supplement with the dramamine. It really has helped quite a bit during bad panic times. Also Valerian(an otc herb) helps tremendously for sleep. Hope this helps. I will be praying for you. Let us know how you're getting along. panicinID

Hey hopeful. You will always have my prayers! And yes HW is absolutely wonderful for me and I feel God led me here as it is such a blessing for me. You can just get the over the counter dramamine. I hope it helps you. Keep us posted!!! God bless.... panicinID