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tolerance to benzo is awful. nobody told me about it and dr just kept writing prescriptions saying youre not on a high dose. now i am very depressed and need help, they have tried many anti depressants, all were intolerable, i feel really unwell and unable to have a normal day. dr says i have GaD but i feel i am so down he isnt willing to try another anti dep. what can i do?
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sammy05 ann55375
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Anne, have you looked into TMS ? there are so many antidepressants maybe you need a second opinion. just a thought sorry you are struggling but there is hope and may options. Find a new doctor
sammy05 ann55375
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Anne, have you looked into TMS ? there are so many antidepressants maybe you need a second opinion. just a thought sorry you are struggling but there is hope and may options. Find a new doctor
ann55375 sammy05
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thank you. yes i have been in touch with tms and when i asked psychiatrist here he more or less dismissed it. i found that quite disgusting for a professional. i am still thinking about it though. do you know much about it?
johnkov ann55375
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Benzos do not cure anything. I would change my dr if he/she was willing to provide me with an unlimited supply of benzodiazepines. You said that you have already tried different types of antidepressants - would you be able to tell exactly which meds did you take in the past?
ann55375 johnkov
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they have tried me with prozac, sertraline, trazodone,lofepramine, duloxetine, amitriptylene, dosulepin, risperidone,seroquel and many others. all gave me terrible side effects so were changed. thats why im left with diazepam. i still feel there must be something out there to help my depression and anxiety. my days are so compromised i hardly go anywhere.
sam18386 ann55375
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hi ann, i may not have any idea what this drug does but i know i will never take any antifepressant if i can avoid it. i have depression and i am having counselling at the moment to help me to cope, i also walk everyday, it doesn't matter where, it's just being out that is beneficial. go to a relaxation class, go and swim, speak to friends, sometimes i find talking to anyone else stops me going stir crazy or you could try mindfulness. i hope you get the support you need.
ann55375 sam18386
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i have had counselling, many times, and hypnosis, acupuncture and homeopathy. i walk every day its dry. i cannot bear the thought of a class, i used to do yoga but cant face going anywhere like that. confidence has totally disappeared. i can only just get to shops but want to run home quickly. some days i can speak to friends on phone, others not. i think i cannot defeat this anymore and may end up on meds which dont suit me.
sam18386 ann55375
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the only other suggestion i have is to try a yoga app at home. it sounds like you have anxiety too. i wish you luck!
ann55375 sam18386
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yes imhave been diagnosed with GAD. i may be able to get a one to one yoga session at home i heard.