Stress Center Peer Support

I have been taking Xanax as needed only since July/August '07.

My first experience with the pill was like - OMG - I feel normal again.

For the most part I still tend to get that feeling, but, I now find that in the back of my mind when I am trying to beat the feelings I can turn to the Xanax for that quick fix. I'd rather beat it, but sometimes find myself taking it so I can feel normal for awhile.

I want to be independent of any pill. My doctor recently prescribed me Lexapro, but after reading up on it, decided I had to beat this thing on my own or with a support system and here I am!

Originally posted by lori erese:
im taking lorazapam to help me sleep at night and for anxiety,but im always waking up every 2 to 3 hours.i dont get enough sleep im sooooo tired dont know what to do.i get scared when night times comes, because i dont know if i will be able to sleep.

-- Just wanted to let you know that I used to take that and had the same problem. You may want to talk to your Dr.

I've been off my paxil and ativan for 3 weeks now and dealing with the anxiety episodes alot better every day. I pray to God that I will not have to get back on them

We just have to take it one day at a time, things will get better

Misty