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Lyrica: The last frontier (?)

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michail101961
michail101961

Hi from GreeceI am a male 56 years old.I suffer from depression and generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), with anxiety and panic attacks for two years. I suppose depression arised from the fact that both my daughters were forced to immigrate because of the economic crisis of my homeland.

Anyway, i tried Cipralex, Cymbalta, Seroxat, Effexor even and the combo Effexor with Remeron (California rocket fuel) but without great results. In fact, some of these meds, made me worse. Only Xanax relieves me. Yesterday my doctor said to me that my first problem is GAD and not depression, so she prescribed Lyrica. I hope that this will finally works and i will be able to live again.

Has anyone experience from Lyrica (=12ptpregabalin)? 

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  • borderriever
    borderriever michail101961

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    Michail

    You need to give your new medication time to work upwards of four/five weeks. Have you tried Mindfulness Relaxation Technique that may help your mood.

    I do not know anything of the Greek Health Service and how they address Mental Health problems. In the UK they may suggest a course of talking treatment CBT, and introduce you to a CPN etc. If that is possible that would be a good way forward.

    You mention your Daughters having to Immigrate, it would be nice if you could meet up, is that possible.

    Also try any hobbies you may have something like that may help to divert all your negativity.

    BOB

  • Psyched_Out_Kim
    Psyched_Out_Kim michail101961

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    I'm supposed to be taking Gabapentin for my anxiety, but am too afraid to stick with it. Gabapentin is similar to Lyrica in that it's meant for nerve pain, but has been used off label for anxiety, and other things.

    I wish you the best of luck that everything will go well with you.

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