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Anxiety/Panic and meds

Neeni — Sat, 25 Oct 2014 20:44:36 GMT

Hi all

I'm new to the forum 🙂

I struggle with rather moderate to sometimes very severe debilitating generalised anxiety and panic.

I am wondering if anyone else takes medication for anxiety other than antidepressants? I have bad reactions at times which makes

my anxiety 1000x worse which in turn makes me have thoughts of suicide.

My GP has referred me to see a psychiatrist in a few weeks time and I am taking a sedative in the mean time to calm my mind; though I know this med isn't a long term solution to be walking around 'drugged out' all of the time. I have a family and a household and job to run.

My question is, has anyone had any success with other types of meds for anxiety and panic other than antidepressants?

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Anxiety/Panic and meds

AGrace — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 19:19:52 GMT

Hi Neeni.

Welcome to the forums.

I'm glad that you will be seeing a Psychiatrist as they have extensive knowledge about medication for mental health. There definitely are other options available for you.

1. There are so many different types of anti depressants, it might just be that you haven't found one that's suitable.

2. Its common for antidepressants to make us feel worse in the first couple of months before they begin to have a positive effect.

3. There are also mood stabilisers which are completely different to anti depressants.

A good Psychiatrist will be able to evaluate what might be better for you to try and also monitor your symptoms.

I hope this is useful. Let us know how you go.

AGrace

Anxiety/Panic and meds

dougall — Sun, 26 Oct 2014 20:03:19 GMT

Hi, I cannot help with the meds part but I know that talking has helped me with my anxiety.

Anxiety/Panic and meds

dougall — Sat, 01 Nov 2014 20:47:23 GMT

Hi Neeni how are you going today, well I hope.