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09.05.19, 01:19 AM General Topics
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Does anyone here have generalized anxiety and take anything for it - absent depression? I have always had anxiety but i went to a psych and she said the only option for anxiety is benzos and they have drawbacks. it's certainly liveable with but am curious. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 09.05.19, 01:19 AM Flag
 

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Benzos are certainly not the only option to manage anxiety. SSRIs are also effective and not habit forming. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 01:30 AM Flag
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medical marijuana. getting the right mix of exercise, breathing, tapping, and meditating helps too. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 01:40 AM Flag
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and, do not go on Benzos! an occasional valium is fine, but they will mess you up. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 01:40 AM Flag
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i need to know more about tapping - does it work for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 01:48 AM Flag
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np no [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 05:10 AM Flag
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It only works as a placebo effect. Which is fine, if it works for you - something that does nothing negative but makes you *feel* like it did something positive, can be a net good. As long as you are sure it is not doing anything negative, like masking symptoms of a real underlying cause for the anxiety. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 09:32 AM Flag
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"Anxiety attacks, but then I got high...I used to take Xanax, but then I got high...No more prescription pills, and I know why...yeah yeah...'Cause I got high, 'cause I got high, 'cause I got high." --Afroman [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 09:31 AM Flag
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love that song [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 11:35 PM Flag
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I have postpartum anxiety and am on Zoloft [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 01:40 AM Flag
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how is it working for you? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 01:47 AM Flag
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Started at 25mg which did nothing. Then 50mg which cured the insomnia for 2 weeks, but has now returned, my doctor just prescribed 100mg so still figuring out dosage. Overall, I’ve had minimal side effects and am no longer panicking when my husband leaves the house or I don’t sleep so it’s definitely helping [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 01:58 AM Flag
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what are the side effects? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 02:19 AM Flag
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For me I’ve had complete loss of interest in sex (which was minimal to begin with due to breastfeeding), jaw clenching which subsided, increased thirst/dry mouth, and loss of appetite [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 02:28 AM Flag
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I take paxil. Sexual side effects and weight gain are real. Life is much better on them than not. I figure i only get one life, so i might as well enjoy it [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 01:55 AM Flag
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i just don't know that i feel that bad that the side effects are worth it. what were your symptoms before taking it? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 01:56 AM Flag
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Generally a worry wort, overly concerned with what people thought or if i had offended them. Then when there would be changes (job, real estate etc) at least one breakdown of an hour or so crying. I never understood how people could "put it out if their mind" because I certainly could not do that [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 02:00 AM Flag
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that def describes me (not so much real estate but big life changes I cannot put out of my mind). What is the difference now with paxil - does it help a lot? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 02:09 AM Flag
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Yes it dies help a lot. I feel like i can live in the preseny rather than fretting about the past or the future. First 3 weeks on aren't great, super tired and no benefit, but then a whole new world opened up for me. I only take 10mg. Maybe i should take more but then i feel so chill that it almost feels like depressiont o me [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 02:13 AM Flag
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Lexapro [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 01:56 AM Flag
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what were your symptoms and how has it helped? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 02:09 AM Flag
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Most effective for me has been a micro dose of cannabis. I live in CA and there are these pastilles called Beboe; each is under 5 mg of THC - not enough to get me high, just enough to relax me and take the edge off. In addition, regular exercise and alone time (am introvert) helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 02:59 AM Flag
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all those sound perfect. i don't think i can get beboe in nyc tho can i? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 03:22 AM Flag
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Doubtful. But if you can get a medical card, NY State law only allows for non-smokables anyway, so you may be able to find something similar. Here's a list of providers that can certify you for a medical card. https://www.health.ny.gov/regulations/medical_marijuana/practitioner/public_list.htm#_blank [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 04:03 AM Flag
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I replied above. Before cannabis pills it was an alcoholic drink or less. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 05:12 AM Flag
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Seconding but my dose is 2.5 and I don't everyday. Exercise everyday, yoga everyday, swim as much as I can, hike, walk the dog, etc. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 05:12 AM Flag
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So, live a normal life, with the right balance of healthy activities, family responsibilities, and work, and anxiety doesn't become a daily problem... Who would have thought? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 09:35 AM Flag
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I used to take an SSRI but stopped when I was pregnant and never went back on it. I read recently about an amino acid called N-Acetyl Cysteine that might be effective for a variety of psychiatric disorders and is relatively innocuous. If you google it, you'll see some of the research. I'm going to give it a try. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 04:20 AM Flag
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Celexa [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 12:04 PM Flag
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my child takes prozac for anxiety and it helps. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 12:06 PM Flag
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Thorne Stress B, Magnesium, D3 and Probiotics [ Reply | More
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General Topics 09.05.19, 10:44 PM Flag
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