Anxiety??..disguised as Depression??
Question:
Everyone’s chemistry is differnet. What works for one will not for another. – Hide quoted text — Show quoted text – Hey Folks: Well, I just wanted to emphasize the importance of explaining EVERY symptom to your pdoc, to get a proper diagnosis, and seek out proper meds. My pdoc tried to lower me right down on my Klonipin..just because of his benzo "prejudice"..and cranked up my Effexor XR dose. Well…this has been hell. I was almost in hysterics…shaking..full of fear…nerves feel like they are on pins and needles. I would get so frustrated, I would cry out just for no reason at all..see something on t.v., and just cry at the drop of a hat. So, I spent a few days REALLY thinking about this…and ALL roads lead to my TOTAL reduction in Klonipin, and the increase in Effexor XR. So, because I had increased anxiety, my depression increased. Today, my pdoc heard me out..and is weaning me back onto my "normal" dose of klonipin…only .5mg 3x a day. I have had the nicest..most "normal", evening I haven’t had in awhile. I FELL like ME…and it feels damn nice. I also happen to think a.d’s as the "primary" treatment for PD, GAD, or any anxiety disorder, is highly overrated. Even Stuart Shipko agreed with me about that on his BBS. James
Response:
James, I understand what you went through, my doc tried to lower my Klonopin and I could not function properly. He also raised my Serzone for depression. I have been taking these meds long enough to know what is right for me. So I went right back to what I was taking. And I am ME again.
Hi Sherryl: Thanks for speaking out about that. I think alot of people feel intimidated by their pdocs/docs, and I seem to fall into the trap of wanting to "please" them. I guess it happens in any "power" relationship….I hope people don’t fear their pdocs, and are not afraid to tell them WHAT they want…and you can do this without being demanding. Afterall, it is YOUR life, and YOUR body. James
Response:
James, I understand what you went through, my doc tried to lower my Klonopin and I could not function properly. He also raised my Serzone for depression. I have been taking these meds long enough to know what is right for me. So I went right back to what I was taking. And I am ME again.
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Response:
Hey Folks: Well, I just wanted to emphasize the importance of explaining EVERY symptom to your pdoc, to get a proper diagnosis, and seek out proper meds. My pdoc tried to lower me right down on my Klonipin..just because of his benzo "prejudice"..and cranked up my Effexor XR dose. Well…this has been hell. I was almost in hysterics…shaking..full of fear…nerves feel like they are on pins and needles. I would get so frustrated, I would cry out just for no reason at all..see something on t.v., and just cry at the drop of a hat. So, I spent a few days REALLY thinking about this…and ALL roads lead to my TOTAL reduction in Klonipin, and the increase in Effexor XR. So, because I had increased anxiety, my depression increased. Today, my pdoc heard me out..and is weaning me back onto my "normal" dose of klonipin…only .5mg 3x a day. I have had the nicest..most "normal", evening I haven’t had in awhile. I FELL like ME…and it feels damn nice. I also happen to think a.d’s as the "primary" treatment for PD, GAD, or any anxiety disorder, is highly overrated. Even Stuart Shipko agreed with me about that on his BBS. James
