Well, I was able to successfully taper down to 1 mg of xanax with no side effects. Now, I just need to work on the alcohol part....
Ok, so basically I was so scared of getting addicted to xanax and building a tolerance towards it that I would take days off and during these days off I would drink too much. Some crap happened and I...
Looking for the boogieman under my bed after seeing a scary movie. Checking the closet for the boogieman or any DNA-like traces of the boogieman. Locking my bedroom door before I sleep, so my cat...
You probably just passed out....
I deleted my posts on this subject. Don't threaten me by saying if I do get swine flu I can never come back. Not a good way to communicate with people in the future. =)...
Haven't I seen this thread before? If you are constantly arguing, break it off! Arguing is not healthy in a relationship and things will only get worse. I know it is easier said than done, but I've...
If it has happened right when you started taking effexor and not before that, then it is probably a side effect of the medicine. Also, you have to take in account how long you have been on the...
I've had chest pains when I'm feeling really anxious. It hasn't happened often, but it has happened to me. It passes......
Swine flu is a joke! Don't worry about it. You know what the probability is of getting swine flu is? I don't know what the exact probability is, but I can garauntee you that you're not going to get...
Heat is a problem for me. I always need it cold to be comfortable....
Hey Paulos, Hang in there, bud. I am also having some problems with my short term memory, but it's probably the medication you are taking. Don't worry, you haven't completely lost your memory. You...
Yeah, I can relate. My parents have been overprotective my whole life. The only solution I found for it is to move out sometime in the imenent future....
I agree with Allestaria 100%. Meds, therapy, no caffeine (good job for cutting the caffeine). You're not alone. I still struggle with anxiety....
Sounds like GAD to me....
What medication do you take? I recommend getting xanax prescribed to you to help....
Nice to meet you FR33zErBuRn. Glad you are doing better. Good job. Be proud of yourself for doing so well....
Get a psychiatrist and a therapist. Try to motivate yourself to excersize (that might help). Get a hobby too, just something to get your mind off it. Take baby steps to get your life back. Rome...
You sound a lot like my mom. My dad and I recommended therapy for her. We also told her to cut the caffeine from her diet. So, if you have any caffeine during the day, I would switch to decaf or...
Try doing it while listening to music. That's what I do when I'm feeling depressed/unmotivated. Invest in an IPOD?...
Wouldn't that be against HIPA? I would look into it if I were you....
I would blame him for making you feel that way. People around do play a role in how we feel. That's what I believe. Trust your instincts no matter what. Don't think too much about it....
Sounds like you had a good appointment. =)...
Good job! Congratz!...
I think people are diliberately making me anxious. Last night I was told by two girls that I know that I'm basically worthless and I spazzed out at them naturally. People on facebook are being jerks...
I do the same. I tell people just to see what their reactions are. It can be fun....
I would suggest that you eat more. "Light-headedness" can be the result of low blood sugar. You might have insufficient vitamins in your diet. I complained that I was light-headed a lot to my doctor...
I don't take it every night. I will take 1.25 mgs one night. And then go 2 or 3 days without taking it or longer. Sometimes the withdrawals are bad, sometimes they are not. I will admit that since I...
I think therapy would help a lot. Maybe, you can get a therapist to explain the situation to your wife. I think the therapist would do a great job at it. And, maybe, you guys can both see the...
Hey, so sometimes I get anxiety because of my girl friend. She lives in Texas and I live in Pennsylvania. We've been together for 2 years and we started getting really serious, but the problem is she...
When I was 7, I got my first kiss from a girl that I liked. I was pretending to sleep next to her on a chair and she gave me kiss. When I was 11, I had my first girl friend. This was during summer...
Xanax is addictive; however, I am not addicted to it, I am dependent on it. There is a difference and those words are often used together which bothers me. I hate it when people say, "you are...
Because people are jerks. End of story....
Yep, I've sacrificed caffeine and candy to help with my GAD. Medication has helped me, but sometimes I still get panic attacks. There are ways you can deal with it. Just remember that panic attacks...
Yeah, I do. It's called General Anxiety Disorder....
End the relationship.! And get the heck outa there! Dang! Edit: Please no inappropriate language on the boards. Kitt ...
Tell him to lay off and that you are having a difficult time right now. He really should understand that and be more considerate. If his family is scared of you, then it is their problem, not yours....
Don't panic. There's nothing wrong with you. You are just stuffed up with sinuses. It happens to me sometimes. You're okay. ******************************************** Edit: Raze, just a gentle...
I've been there. People are jerks....
Update: So far so good. I think I'm less anxious than I was. However, I think it can be better. The xanax has really been helping with the transition. I'm going to still give it a week or so before I...
.5 mgs 3x per day as needed....
To all xanax users: How much xanax is too much? Am I taking a lot of xanax for anxiety? I take 1.25 mgs most nights to help me relax....
GO FOR IT! WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!...
I would have preferred to be alone than with my parents during 4th of July if that makes you feel any better....
So, I recently stated that I went up from 75 mgs of zoloft to 100 mgs of zoloft every morning. I'm not sure if this is medication, but work has been stressing me out a lot. Things aren't working...
Dude, I have been diagnosed with agoraphobia. I know exactly what you are going through. Small steps works nicely. Take things in small increments and just endure. That's pretty much all the advice I...
Hey! I just have a few questions. 1) Has anyone ever died from a panic attack? 2) Has anyone ever passed out from a panic attack? 3) What is the best way to cope with a panic attack? Thanks....
Thanks. My pdoc told me that it would take about 2 weeks to get used to the increase, so I am giving him a call in 2 weeks to let him know about my progress....
Oh, and to add to the list, Heath Ledger (RIP). He had GAD with Agoraphobia....
Update: I just heard back from him. I'm on 100 mgs of zoloft now. We'll see how this goes. Should be a fun two weeks. Ugh....
Hey, guys. I left my pdoc a message about my medication not working, but there is another issue that I would like to bring up. I just kind of want to vent a little bit. I constantly feel bad about...