Journal Entry for August 8, 2008
August 8, 2008 4:34am
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Close Panic Attacks
Treatments
- Ativan Working / Worked
- I take it as needed while taking Klonopin, Effexor, & Remeron daily and have found this combination highly efficacious for preventing panic attacks & alleviating anxiety in general.
- BuSpar Not Working
- I tried Buspar a few years ago and felt it left me feeling light-headed with a somewhat unpleasant/dysphoric feeling and had a minimal effect on my anxiety.
- Celexa Somewhat Helpful
- I found this slightly more effective than Paxil but not nearly as effective as my current prescriptions Effexor XR Klonopin Remeron Ativan.
- Effexor Working / Worked
- I take 150mg of Effexor XR along with Klonopin & Remeron daily, as well as Ativan as need. So far I've found this combination highly efficacious for preventing panic attacks & alleviating anxiety in general. I've also been virtually free of depression since augmenting Effexor with Remeron & Clonazepam.
- EMDR Somewhat Helpful
- Oddly enough I've found this helps somewhat while experiencing panic attacks.
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- I take 0.5mg of Clonazepam along with Effexor XR & Remeron daily, as well as Ativan as need. So far I've found this combination highly efficacious for preventing panic attacks & alleviating anxiety in general.
- Meditation Working / Worked
- Introspection and relaxation.. thinking about what triggers your anxiety and how to cope with them in a relaxed setting, is essential to overcome Panic Disorder IMO.
- Music Somewhat Helpful
- Music can trigger an array of emotions, and can be a source of inspiration to nearly anyone. As such, I've found it somewhat therapeutic.
- Patience Somewhat Helpful
- Patience is key when coping with panic attacks. You can't expect an instant solution. It takes time and usually some trial & error to cope with and eventually overcome Panic Disorder.
- Paxil Somewhat Helpful
- I took Paxil in the past, along with Buspar, and found it minimally to moderately effective at best.
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Ive found this helps tremendously in combination with my current medications, systematic desensitization, and living a healthy lifestyle (i.e. eating well balanced meals, taking certain nutritional supplements, staying active etc.)
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- I've found positive thinking is a necessity to overcome the negative thought processes that can trigger Panic Attacks.
- Psychotherapy Considering
- I've found psychotherapy minimally effective in the past, but I'm willing to give it another chance.
- Talking Somewhat Helpful
- Talking is another essential method of coping with Panic Attacks. It allows you to vent and get another perspective on your experiences.
- Remeron Working / Worked
- I take 15mg of Remeron before bed along with Effexor XR & Klonopin daily, as well as Ativan as need. So far I've found this combination highly efficacious for preventing panic attacks & alleviating anxiety in general. I've also been virtually free of depression since augmenting Effexor with Remeron & Clonazepam. Side effects were minimal, primarily causing weight gain (which was advantageous for me as I was somewhat underweight) and sedation (which helps immensely when I have insomnia).
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- I take 0.5mg of Clonazepam along with Effexor XR & Remeron daily, as well as Ativan as need. So far I've found this combination highly efficacious for preventing panic attacks & alleviating anxiety in general. I've also been virtually free of depression since augmenting Effexor with Remeron & Clonazepam.
Close High Cholesterol
Treatments
- Fish Oil Somewhat Helpful
- I've been taking Fish Oil for over a year now, initially to cope with depression and anxiety, as well as for its positive effects on cardiovascular health. However, recently I discovered I have borderline-high cholesterol. According to extensive research, Omega-3 acids should reduce LDL and raise HDL cholesterol to some degree, so I'm sure taking fish oil is helping at least somewhat.
- Niaspan Somewhat Helpful
- I've been taking this in the form of inositol hexanicotinate or 'flush free niacin'. According to various clinical trials, this form of niacin is more effective than nicotinic acid (niacin) itself at raising HDL (good) cholesterol and lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol, to a lesser degree, while being devoid of the ubiquitous flushing side effect commonly associated with niacin supplementiation as well as decreased hepato/liver toxicity common with Niaspan.
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Exercise is one of the best things you can do when you have high cholesterol, or nearly any other health condition.
- Red Wine Somewhat Helpful
- Up until recently, I would drink a few glasses of wine periodically, which is known to have various cardiovascular benefits. However, I had to abstain from drinking alcohol for a while due to elevated liver ALT enzymes.
Open Anxiety
Treatments
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- Ativan Working / Worked
- I take it as needed while taking Klonopin, Effexor, & Remeron daily and have found this combination highly efficacious for preventing panic attacks & alleviating anxiety in general.
- BuSpar Not Working
- I tried Buspar a few years ago and felt it left me feeling light-headed with a somewhat unpleasant/dysphoric feeling and had a minimal effect on my anxiety.
- Effexor Working / Worked
- I take 150mg of Effexor XR along with Klonopin & Remeron daily, as well as Ativan as need. So far I've found this combination highly efficacious for preventing panic attacks & alleviating anxiety in general. I've also been virtually free of depression since augmenting Effexor with Remeron & Clonazepam.
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- I take 0.5mg of Clonazepam along with Effexor XR & Remeron daily, as well as Ativan as need. So far I've found this combination highly efficacious for preventing panic attacks & alleviating anxiety in general. I've also been virtually free of depression since augmenting Effexor with Remeron & Clonazepam.
- Paxil Somewhat Helpful
- I took Paxil in the past, along with Buspar, and found it minimally to moderately effective at best.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- I've found positive thinking is a necessity to overcome the negative thought processes that can trigger Anxiety Attacs.
- Remeron Working / Worked
- I take 15mg of Remeron before bed along with Effexor XR & Klonopin daily, as well as Ativan as need. So far I've found this combination highly efficacious for preventing panic attacks & alleviating anxiety in general. I've also been virtually free of depression since augmenting Effexor with Remeron & Clonazepam. Side effects were minimal, primarily causing weight gain (which was advantageous for me as I was somewhat underweight) and sedation (which helps immensely when I have insomnia).
Open Depression
Treatments
- Celexa Somewhat Helpful
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Working / Worked
- Effexor Working / Worked
- Meditation Working / Worked
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Support from Friends & Family Working / Worked
- Paxil Somewhat Helpful
- Fish Oil Somewhat Helpful
- Physical Exercise Working / Worked
- Remeron Working / Worked
- Klonopin Working / Worked
- I take 0.5mg of Clonazepam along with Effexor XR & Remeron daily, as well as Ativan as need. So far I've found this combination highly efficacious for preventing panic attacks & alleviating anxiety in general. I've also been virtually free of depression since augmenting Effexor with Remeron & Clonazepam.
