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...
What do you all take for anxiety and/or depression. I'd like to talk to my doctor about beginning an Rx to control my anxiety as it is getting more severe. What works best?
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I'm new to this too, the whole medication thing, so I don't really have an opinion. Just wanted you to know, you're not alone!
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Thanks, hun!
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I have been suffering from anxiety for 2 1/2 years and up to this point took .25 mg xanax as needed. It works great at calming the symptoms. Unfortunately, I have had to go on an anti-depressant and seek counseling because my anxiety kept getting worse. I would recommend seeing a therapist because your anxiety is caused by obsessive thoughts and fears. They can help you stop that cycle.
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I don't like to take anything but I am currently on Lyrica and I take Klonopin PRN. The Lyrica is a new medicaiton that seems to be working. I am unable to take the other medications for anxiety due to side effects. I see a psychiatrist which I recommend instead of going to a regular doctor and I also see a psychologist where I do cognitive therapy (breathing techniques and changing negative obsessive thoughts) and this really helps. It is better to take the medications as needed but definately add the psychology piece to the treatment.
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
