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High anxiety...please help!!

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amy75782
amy75782

I haven't taken propranolol for over a month, but for the last 2 days I've had bad anxiety. I still have some propranolol. Can I take some as a one off to help?

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  • gillian1234
    gillian1234 amy75782

    Posted

    I normally take 10 early morning but yesterday I took 40 for terrible never ending panic attack. Not sure if it helped but I fell asleep so it must have!

    Mine are red too. Are those slow release? X

    • amy75782
      amy75782 gillian1234

      Posted

      No instant release I think. Will take 20mg. My heart rare is 90 bpm so not too bad but I feel like it keeps skipping a beat and my stomach keeps sinking x
    • gillian1234
      gillian1234 amy75782

      Posted

      Sinking feeling is sh*t I know

      I take neuro mini endure supplements they seem to help. But expensive and you'd obviously not get relief today as it's internet mail order. I should say I also take 25mg amitriptyljne

  • anita32004
    anita32004 amy75782

    Posted

    Yes! Take when you feel the anxiety starting.
    • amy75782
      amy75782 anita32004

      Posted

      I only had 40mg tablets left so had half 2 hours ago. Slowed my heart down a bit but still feel on edge. Just laid in bed, worrying about what I'm turning in to!!!
    • anita32004
      anita32004 amy75782

      Posted

      We are our own worst enemy! It couldn't hurt to call your doctor and ask why after 2 hours you still hadn't calmed down. Did you stop any additional medication? I understand that you may sometimes wish - or even believe - that you don't need the med, but you were prescribed it for a reason. If you need it, take it. Anxiety is an illness you can't see. I think that makes it harder sometimes to stay on the meds. It'll get better.
    • amy75782
      amy75782 anita32004

      Posted

      I also take citalopram. I was initially prescribed propranolol for migraines it was just an added bonus that they helped anxiety and I felt good taking both combined for about 3 months. I stopped because I was always tired being on 80mg a day and I got obsessed with checking my pulse, because they slow your heart I got worried about that. I also put weight on with them. Seeing my doctor again in 2 weeks so I will see if she agrees with me taking them as and then required. Thanks for your help. How long have you taken them for?
    • anita32004
      anita32004 amy75782

      Posted

      I went from a suicide attempt at the end of November, then nearly a long-term hospitalization in December, finally fo uh nd a gentle doctor in January. He put me on 20 mgs. morning, noon, and night. I will also take an additional pill, if needed. I went from literally shaking to calm within the hour. It was like magic to me. But, I changed all my meds. It was hard to find the right ones. I think I'm figuring out what works for me. It's been a 21-year journey.
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