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Tough day

Benedictus1982
Benedictus1982
I feel like I'm spiraling down, and I take Adivan for it, but I'm afraid of taking too often...i take 1/2 pill once a day. Can I take it daily during the bad days? I'm afraid of medS? I'm also so afraid I'm going to feel like this forever...it's like a compulsion to worry and go back and think about the worry. I do t want to get worse, I want to get better!
Crispymomma
Crispymomma
I am sure that you will get better. You just have to level it out, and start working on your coping mechanisms. It is not easy and not always clear what you need to do. Anxiety can be really confusing.

What was the prescription for? Was it for one pill a day or half? Is it daily or when needed?
If you feel like you need it, go ahead and take it. I am also scared of meds and it took me almost 2 weeks of scary constant anxious feelings and a few panic attacks to start taking my anxiety meds again. (Got off them as soon as I started not feeling anxious anymore : ) since they were making me sleepy. hahaha I don't recommend that).
Talk to your doctor or better yet the pharmacist if you have any concerns. I have found the pharmacists way more comforting than the doc.
mginmn
mginmn
I'm sorry you are feeling so anxious. If the half pill of Adivan isn't enough, you should tell your dr., who will probably increase the dosage or add a second med. I have a primary anti-depresent but found I needed another med to deal with my anxiety and obsessive thinking. I also have a few times been authorized to take an extra pill during especially stresful times. When do you see your dr. again? Can you put in an emergancy call to him/her?

I hope you find the help you need.