Can any medication wipe out your anxiety completley?
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Hey, I've posted before.. but not for a while as I thought I was on the mend. I was on Mirtazapine 30mg for about 10weeks before upping to 45mg as I felt it wasn't doing enough although it had helped in some way. I'm now nearly 4weeks into 45mg and although I've had quite a few good days, I still seem to have mega downers for a day or even aslong as a week. I'm unsure of how long I should give 45mg to work, and also I guess I'm starting to wonder if the last bit of anxiety I have is something I have to deal with myself....I love mirtazapine for the fact it does not muck up my sleep pattern- I also have no side effects and it had lifted my mild depression, but I'm starting to wonder if it is really enough for my anxiety.
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luke_49919
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I am not sure how Mt. behaves for anxiety. I was taking it for depression.
I have a lot of anxiety these days, but try to get out of the house for a walk or bike ride or go to the gym and find that helps some.
Also, I have some 5 mg diazepam (Librium) that I cut in half if things are getting really bad, and that seems to help.
Wish I could be of more help.
All the best,
Elizabeth
zaphod Vancouver
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Although Drs are loath to prescribe them nowadays, it may be worth asking if you could have say 14 Diazepam (Valium) 5mg tablets for when the anxiety is at it`s worst, if your will is strong enough, then you can take them PRN. But most doctors will stop it if you ever ask for any more!
(btw Librium is Chlordiazepoxide, approx a 1/3 the strength of Valium).
There is another tablet called, Buspirone I didn`t find it of any use, but everyone is different, it isn`t a Benzodiazepine, and is supposed not to cause addiction. Maybe worth a try.
But in all honesty, for Anxiety, the Benzodiazepines are still the most effective in my opinion.
Good luck, and hope you find what is right for you
Paddy x
rachael42781
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luke_49919
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I have found that a range of things has finally kicked it out of my life. The depression rears its ugly head from time to time but anxiety is pretty much gone. I think for me, a combination of exercise, healthy eating and relaxation techniques have helped. Usually with these things it can take a while to find what works. My advice is to try relaxing. My recipe is some herbal tea, ambient music on (look for carbon based lifeforms on youtube - lovely chilled music) and enjoy the tunes in your room with the lights down a notch.
In the day time, try to get out the house if the weather is nice. A nice sunny day does wonders for the mood.
Vancouver
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I hope you can find some peace!
Keep in touch if I can be of help.
Best,
Elizabeth
debbie188 rachael42781
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zaphod rachael42781
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I was no longer depressed
My anxiety was controllable
I was sleeping OK,
I then had to accept one of the hardest things, and that is that life, is generally boring!
But, feeling a bit flat or maybe unfulfilled in your life, is better than the turmoil of Anxiety and Depression that you have been living through.
I truly hope you find the balance in your life you are looking for, but all the medication in the world won`t win you the lottery! :-)
Paddy x
NickOliver rachael42781
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