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hiddeniteSenior Contributor
Re: Medication for anxiety?
Hi Seuss
I'm on a SSRI and three different anti anxiety meds, supposed to help sleep but doesn't do that either hasn't made any difference to the symptoms. But that's just me.... Too broken to be fixed.....No confusion certainly hasn't gone. Just alone scared and unwell.
Keep going with the mindfulness, distract, break the day into hours or smaller. I keep a note book of all my grounding , posative affirmations, mindfulness, distractions. So they are there when you need it most.
Take care....
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Alessandra1992Senior Contributor
Re: Medication for anxiety?
Look at you @hiddenite! You're bringing your expertise to your peers! Caring for others and giving hope...
@Seuss, I found anti anxiety meds have me anxiety..have used anti depressants that have helped when I needed them...peer support worked better, learning skills from my peers...but as with all things, there is the dilemma of what's best for you? Who's evidence or advice will you be willing to listen to? What are the risks vs potential benefits? Meds can be extremely beneficial at times, but it is very individual...hugs to you both..
@Seuss, I found anti anxiety meds have me anxiety..have used anti depressants that have helped when I needed them...peer support worked better, learning skills from my peers...but as with all things, there is the dilemma of what's best for you? Who's evidence or advice will you be willing to listen to? What are the risks vs potential benefits? Meds can be extremely beneficial at times, but it is very individual...hugs to you both..
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Alessandra1992Senior Contributor
Re: Medication for anxiety?
Sorry @Seuss, yes that was a typo. The anxiety meds gave me anxiety, so found that anti depressants worked..harder to unlearn stress response that had become very automatic..but good news, panic attack..haven't had one in years despite times of high stress..
Still working on emotional regulation..breathe deeply and walk tall..ha on the days where I am waddling like a duck and dog tired, it helps to breathe deeply..:)
Also, some friends swear HRT has stopped their anxiety ( for ladies of a certain age)
Still working on emotional regulation..breathe deeply and walk tall..ha on the days where I am waddling like a duck and dog tired, it helps to breathe deeply..:)
Also, some friends swear HRT has stopped their anxiety ( for ladies of a certain age)
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Alessandra1992Senior Contributor
Re: Medication for anxiety?
Hey @Former-Member I have used meds when I was in an acute phase..what a crappy phase that was but without meds at that time..I may not have been here now..I had some to knock me out at night..to stop my brain which would not stop..
Over time, I no longer use them but there have been periods when I have used them for extended periods like a year to get through patches of extended stress..in fact, I have been mulling over whether returning to meds for a few months might be very beneficial..
Still mulling it over...affordability for talking therapies is an issue, and work/life tensions means attending support groups not possible at this point...thank goodness for this forum..
Over time, I no longer use them but there have been periods when I have used them for extended periods like a year to get through patches of extended stress..in fact, I have been mulling over whether returning to meds for a few months might be very beneficial..
Still mulling it over...affordability for talking therapies is an issue, and work/life tensions means attending support groups not possible at this point...thank goodness for this forum..
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peaceSenior Contributor
Re: Medication for anxiety?
@Former-Member Anxiety and fear became so unbearable that I was prepared to do anything so I could live. Tried many types of therapy, inculding meditation and energy healing. I need medication at this point in my life. Still working out the right type and dose at this stage. It certainly is an individual thing.
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