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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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giddy12
giddy12

Hey everyone!


So I have been doing ALOT better since taking ativan last night and again this morning. Only problem is I am also supposed to be taking seroquel. I was suppose to start it last night and I didnt. I lied to everyone and said I did :(


I want to do it tonight but I am really scared. I know I need it though :(

Sunshinegirl0228
Sunshinegirl0228
You can do it.
MaryContrary
MaryContrary
I took the generic ativan for hot flashes and not sleeping. It was great. I miss that feeling of calmness but it wasn't a big amount that I took. I felt like my old self and had lovely dreams. I actually woke up happy every morning. I didn't take it every day after 2 weeks then only when I needed to relax and get more sleep. It still worked well.
arfie
arfie
It's a hard choice for many of us, Giddy. I'm a fellow pill-a-phobe, Giddy. I still ain't buying the propagandized diffs between drugs and meds and feel well-justified in just saying no to all of them.

Still. . . Balance in all things. . . Illness comes in many forms and must be balanced with extra-ordinary measures. Being eaten alive by anxiety wasn't much of a life.

The years I used meds helped me hold a steady course through the anxiety chaos while I found more sustainable, drug free solutions. I am currently managing my anxiety without meds, but I have no regrets over jumping my phobia and using what was available. I feel better without the meds, but I will use them again if the need arises.

But that is me. . . Balance is the most individualized equation on the planet. Gentle support while you find your own, Giddy.
Vince3789
Vince3789
Awesome for feeling good!!!!

Hope it continues!!!!

Peace, love, and hugs to you!!!!
Masha84
Masha84
I think if your Dr prescribed the seroquel, you should give it a try. I've never used it but know a number of people who do and they find it helpful. I think it helps you sleep? Anyway, I understand being scared to try different medicines. I have refused some proposed courses of treatment. I prefer to handle things without meds but sometimes you need some extra help. If you don't like it, you can stop taking it, but you won't know if you don't try. Take care.
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