Anxiety Support Group

Anxiety is a physical condition marked by intense and persistent feelings of distress, fear, angst or dread. General anxiety caused by routine day-to-day stresses usually passes quickly and is experienced by almost everyone at one time or another. However, such feelings that linger over time and are very difficult to cope with, and which lack a clear cause, may indicate...

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Smash 09/19/2007

I have such bad anxiety. I can't conrol it with baths and meditation and yoga etc. And my therapist won't give me pills for it b/c she says that I'll get hooked. I am not the drug abuse type so that really makes me mad. I can only sleep for about 4 hours a night b/c I can't fall asleep from anxiety and athesia. So the lack of sleep causes mood swings and break downs and bad grades....

Does anyone know a pill that helps anxiety?? preferably not addictive.

AnneL 09/19/2007

I agree in large part with your doctor. Many of the drugs used to alleviate anxiety attacks are highly addictive and it's way too easy to get hooked. I noticed on your profile that Prozac worked well for you. Is there a possibility that you can switch back to that? Or were there problems? Trust me. I was prescribed Klonopin 14 years ago and had no idea that I could get addicted to it. I now have to slowly taper off as it no longer works for me but I will go through some wicked withdrawal...... it's not easy but you're here with good people. All of us going through the same thing. Hang in there, sweetheart.

AnneL 09/19/2007

Also, make sure the Diet Coke your drinking is caffeine free. I've been there with the ED too so sometimes low blood sugar causes all kinds of anxiety. Here's some things that might help: Vitamin B complex, Fish oils, evening primrose, calcium and magnesium, maybe a little melatonin at night to get you to sleep. You can find all of this in the supplement section of your pharmacy. Oh, and vitamin C. C and B are water soluble so you can't OD (B6 but usually concentrates aren't high enough as long as you take the recommended dose and tell your doctor). Chamomile tea. Lavender tea. Actually, you can buy chamomile and lavender tea (it sounds strange but it's delicious). Bulimia really messes with all of the chemicals necessary to regulate your brain. I know, I had it for 17 years. Be well. If you need someone to talk to, I'm here.

deleted_user 09/19/2007

It can be kind of a tricky thing with so many drugs for anxiety and depression on the market.The thing is finding one that works for you.I have found effexor workes for me..it took 3 tried before I found the right one.It is not addictive and has basically done away with my anxiety attacks.

deleted_user 09/19/2007

My anxiety medication is addictive, however, the doctor says I need it, so I use it. I was diagnosed with major depression, anxiety/panic disorder.
For me I take Wellbutrin-keeps mood stable, Zoloft-knocks the depression out and Xanax-to knock the anxiety out. The problem is the anti-depressants hype you up and keep you positive, but then you need to sleep and it is nearly impossible.
Caffeine is a big no-no for me. It gives me panic attacks.

deleted_user 09/20/2007

I think I would change doctors. It may get worse without meds. Atleast do counseling if you don't have meds. For sleep I would try tylenol pm. I take 3 of them if I can't sleep. I take ativan but only when I need to. I've never had a problem being addicted to it.

deleted_user 09/20/2007

There are medications out there that are used to stabilize the anxiety, like Effexor, Lexapro and Paxil, none of which, I think are addicitive. I would try to find out why your Dr is so reluctant to prescribe medication. I would consider switching Drs or seeing a Psychiatrist who deals just with mental issues and can prescribe the best med for you. Blessings to you and I hope you feel better soon.

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