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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hi everyone
I know we can`t say the name of the medication but my hubby said sometimes he doesn`t think that his anti anxiety medication is working so my question is ;
Does Anti anxiety Medications lose it`s effectiveness over time ???
and what you do about it ??
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LTFCCasual Contributor
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @LTFC
How are you ??
self-help processes, will have to look some up
(sessions with professionals or others with similar issues,-- my hubby has cancelled all mental help
Hi @LTFC
what do you find that works for you
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AppleblossomSenior Contributor
Hi @Shaz51
Great to see you. Its a bummer that your husband has cut off all his professional support. Its a credit to you that you care and now you are it.
Its a good question. Some medications seem to lose effectiveness when used in large populations or for large periods of time.
It took a while before the antibiotics wonder pills were seen to have a limit .. but now it is common knowledge that bacteria adapt and change and a new pill needs to be developed. Generally it is not accepted that we get a tolerance to anti-anxiety drugs .. like with morphine and opiates .. but I wonder .. a lot depends on the individual. Hence the fine-tuning that seems to be involved in getting an acceptable mix and dosage.
I guess the big thing is that it is not a one size fits all .. solution .. what workds for one may not work for another.
I hope your hubby credits you and appreciates your concern and support.
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KurraSenior Contributor
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LTFCCasual Contributor
I am trying to work out exactly what works best for me! The one thing I am sure of is that the wheels come off once I try to go it alone; regular contact with professionals and others is crucial, since this debilitating illness seems to know when you are alone and trying to battle on by yourself (as laudable as that aproach may appear to the sufferer), and so it invites itself into your life. Please encourage him to persevere with help: I have found that my wife becomes completely exasperated and full of disbelief when I stop getting help, even though I have decided that there is not a lot that can be done to help me. Good luck.
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Shaz51Senior Contributor
Hello @@Kurra , @Appleblossom , , @LTFC thank you for your support xx
Hi @Kurra, My hubby is taking an anti depressant medication and a Antipsychotis medication
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