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Mmonet 
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About Me
Mmonet
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About Me
I am 46 years old. Am an artist/musician/vocalist. Ive studied the ENNEAGRAM, METAPHYSICS, spirituality and I love cats. Im currently dealing with anxiety , and panic disorder. I would love to talk to others about this. Ive been on a drug called Ativan, 1 mg for over 2 years now. Ive gone off of it..(or TRIED to wean off a nubmer of times) but ALWAYS seeemed to want to go back ON it. 1 mg is not a high dose so Im sure Im fine. For NOW Im staying ON my 1 mg and also incorporating Claire Wekes techniques, Lucinda Bassett, journaling, deep breathing and spritual reading all to assist me in my recovery. Its great to find a community of like minded people. Write me anytime. I love to hear SUCCESS stories too:)
I am 46 years old. Am an artist/musician/vocalist. Ive studied the ENNEAGRAM, METAPHYSICS, spirituality and I love cats. Im currently dealing with anxiety , and panic disorder. I would love to talk to others about this. Ive been on a drug called Ativan, 1 mg for over 2 years now. Ive gone off of it..(or TRIED to wean off a nubmer of times) but ALWAYS seeemed to want to go back ON it. 1 mg is not a high dose so Im sure Im fine. For NOW Im staying ON my 1 mg and also incorporating Claire Wekes techniques,
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Congrats
Congrats to you on your new adventure! How exciting! I know you will do great! *hugs*
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Flower
I hope you have a great weekend. It has been a nice day here today.
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Flower
Happy 1st Day of Spring, its a windy one here.
High Five
Your self love post was great!Thanx for sharing it with all of us here, now I need to print it out and take action.
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HEY...HOW ARE YOU DOING ?....JUST THINKING ABOUT YA...HOPE YOUR DAY IS GREAT...TAMMY
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Close Anxiety
Ive had anxiety and panic most of my life. I am now 46 years old. Ive been to various therapists--and am currently taking the drug 'Ativan'. 1 mg a day. I want to GET OFF this drug because Ive heard it is NOT good for 'long term 'use and can actually make the anxiety symptoms increase! Id love to chat with otheres who are on this medication. Also other ways to treat anxiety..like positive affirmations, spirituality, meditation, walking etc.
Treatments
- Ativan Somewhat Helpful
- I started on Ativan 12/05. at 1 mg per day. I initially wanted to be on it for a SHORT time but ended up getting a bit addicted to it. Ivev done a lot of research online that says NOT to use it for a longterm 'cure' for anxiety. Im currently weaning off of it and am on .25 mgs a day. I still am not sure how its going. Some days good, some very bad still.
- Positive Thinking Somewhat Helpful
- I DEFINITELy believe in reading positive books, articles etc. I just finished the book 'HAPPY FOR NO REASON" by Marci Shamoff and 'EMBRACING UNCERTAINTY' by Susan Jeffers. Both excellent and helped me ALOT to get 'grateful' for THIS MOMENT and not harp on my past or freak out about the future.lol
Close Menopause
I am age 46. I am peri-menopausal. Im a bit confused about my symptoms lately. Moodiness, irritability, etc. It could be manythings including my long term anxiety issues or it could be the peri menopause? Anyway it will be great to chat with others about this "LOVELY" time of life!! :)
Open Panic Attacks
Ive had panic attacks since age 14. I am now 46. I used to sing for a living and felt very panicky before going out on stage. Sometimes even ON stage. I also had social phobias and anxiety.
Treatments
- Ativan Somewhat Helpful
- Ive been on Ativan. 1 mg a day since 12/2005. It HAS worked but I know its only supposed to be used as an 'as needed' basis NOT as an every day medication. I am currently weaning OFF of it, using positive thinking, affirmations etc. to help me INSTEAD of this drug.
- Positive Thinking Working / Worked
- YES !Positive books and thoughts really do help! I also listen to a free online radio station called www.hayhouseradio.com. Its a great support!
- Psychotherapy Somewhat Helpful
- Ive been to many therapists and counselors. the 'spiritually' based ones worked best.
Open Environmental Allergies
Ive had weird allergies for a few years now. Not sure WHAT Im allergic to, never had aqn allergy test but I think it is 'seasonal' allergies--something about trees, plants etc. that really GET TO ME.
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