Problems with All meds

Angeleyes26 · Post by **Angeleyes26** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 11:47 am

Okay so here's the deal. Quack of a shrink said I had depression when i was a teen and so put me on prosac ( I later found out that i didn't have depression and I didn't have anxiety either) and others. I took prozac and smoked pot as a teen and had my first panic attack...didn't have one again until I took Effexor XR and have several then came off that and didn't have any problems until after I'd been abused for 4 years and tried Celexa (after being on it before with no problems) I had a massive panic attack and then my anxiety hit full force. I tried Lexapro not long ago and it made me feel spacy and then caused me to have a panic attack with feelings like acid was being poured on my skin. I am terrified of meds now. Has anyone else had this problem on meds or know what may be going on with this?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:39 pm

I tried all the meds and could not tolerate them. Made me feel more anxious. Lots of people have that problem. My Dr.s said that some people can't take SSRI meds. This program was my life saver and I'm so much better now and didn't use meds. Have you gotten the program?

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 12:55 pm

I just started it and since doing so anxiety has gotten worse...which i guess is normal.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 1:44 pm

It does seem that I too can not tolerate SSRI's perhaps especially when you are in a cycle of severe anxiety. My cycles do come and go, may go 2 yrs without anxiety, don't really have bad panic attacks, but have had some, and actually have never been depressed although the anxiety can make you that way if you suffer long enough. Benzos are what I have to take to get me through the storm, they have saved my life....and yes I know they are very addicting, we do therapy, CBT, then when my nausea/stomach/ulcers and nerves repair themselves, we work on weaning down off the meds. I'm 38 and have been dealing with this off and on for 10 yrs. And in case anyone asks, yes, I've always been able to wean back off the benzos, on Klonopin this time. Best of luck.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Wed Jul 30, 2008 3:59 pm

SSRI's dont work for me. I am so sensitive to them. They make me feel terrible! I went to an herbalist and now take herbal supplements. Just started so I haven't seen a difference yet. . I also take atiavn and i am weaning of of them. I love them but they can be addicting and i want to doo this w/o ativan. Want, how long were you on benzos? I tool paxil, lexapro and celexa... Lexapro was the best but i felt weird feeling. I heard things, felt like i was going crazy and still felt anxious. . maybe try and see an herbalist.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 6:34 am

The first time I was on Ativan on an "as needed basis" for about 2 yrs. I would go a week without one, and sometimes take one a day, then things just "went away". I never remember even missing the Ativan. These last 2 times have been Klonopin for a more even lasting affect. Not the ups and downs. Last time I was on 1.5 mgs of Klono a day for 6 months, and in the next 6 months weaned down to 0.25 mg "when needed" which was probably all in my mind, or could have been when I'd start feeling the w/d effects. Then I stopped them for 2 yrs. Now I am on Klono again, 2mgs a day (1mg at bedtime then .5 am and .5 in around lunch.) working wonderfully. I figure in about a month, I'll start to cut my doses by VERY SMALL amt. That is the key.....like maybe even start out cutting back at half of a .25, and stay there for up to 2 weeks. This is the problem with the benzos, you WILL feel it if you stop too quick, and back comes the panic. Sometimes it can take longer to get off them than you were even on them full dose (its been a month now at 2mg). But they work for me, and have saved my life and sanity, so I will do what I have to do.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Thu Jul 31, 2008 7:03 am

I've started accupuncture for severe anxiety, depression and OCD. Have actually stopped this program, because of the peaceful success I have had with teh accupuncture. Can't tolerate meds and currently pregnanct. I would suggest to try it, although it is a little pricey. I can drive, go shopping and work with no anxiety now, and reflect on why I got anxious in the first place. Has given me peace.

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 04, 2008 3:54 pm

I keeping I need to go on meds, but at the last minute I decide that I don't want to. I am starting an MBA program next week and I need my attention I overthink and it is the reason I have anxiety. But in the end I think we could all get over are anxiety with out medication.

hopehound · Post by **hopehound** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:03 pm

I was always afraid to take medication. I now am on Zoloft .... after talking to the pharmacist and my doctor they both told me that all medications have some side affects but to give it one month...it is 3 weeks now and Zoloft agrees with me... I am on 25mg....low dose. But I really want to get over the worst of my fears....going places alone....so now I thought medication is the way to go. I have been on Xanax for years as needed.....25mg. small dose and it works especially if I have to get on a plane.....

Guest · Post by **Guest** » Mon Aug 11, 2008 1:42 pm

I was introduced to Effexor, an anti-depressant, just before I purchased Lucinda's Combatting Stress and Depression Program. After a few weeks, I felt much better (stabilized) and my panic attacks went away. I also take Abilify and Lamictal. The combination of my medicine and Lucinda's product has been a God send. I finished the Program over a year ago and I still take my medications. Panic to power describes my experience.