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Hello everyone, I hope someone here will have some words of encouragement. First am so terrified of medications, I don’t even take anything for a headache. I have been dealing with Anxiety and Depression for many years. I got the program 13 years ago ( I did updated the program about 2 years ago) I know I can do this without medication I have done it in the past. Even when I did do It with out any medication I still had my limits of how I felt and where I could go. This time It is different! Its effecting my health by B/P is up. It is effecting my kids( three girls) They don’t understand why I just cant go and take them places. At this point am almost housebound I can go to Wal-mart about 3 miles from my home that’s about it. Will in the past the Doctors have wanted me to take Ativan/Zoloft. I did not take it. And I love my Doctor he is great. This time when he wants me to try Diazepam/ Lexapro. I don’t want to say my fears about medications in this post, because I know how Anxiety works and I don’t want to discourage anyone from medication. I will say that one of my fears is beating this Anxiety and Depression and having NO! EXCUSE. Dose that make since? If anyone would like me to go in more detail about my fears of medication please feel free to e-mail me. Thanks Susan.

Hey Susan,

I know anxiety can be debilitating, thats for sure.

I don't think anyone wants to be on medication however, why don't you try a medication that can be used as a PRN-when needed. Something not so strong that will at least get you to relax for short periods so that you can enjoy a walk or time with your girls.

Find things that will inspire you, read a book, listen to a favorite cd, anything that will give you a day off from anxiety. Good luck.

Susan,

I absolutely feel u. I have the same problem with meds! When I first starting having anxiety problems 3 years ago, I was put on B/P med. Happily the med doesn't really seem to have to much of an effect on me. If you want to talk more with me about your fear of meds perhaps I can help you? Or we can help each other ? Have u been using the relaxation CD 2-3 times a day? Oh by the way. You CAN beat this. You CAN triumph. You said you've done it before ! Good luck, and remember positive self talk!

-Becky