Pregabalin dose for GAD
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Hi,
I was prescribed 150mg of pregabalin (50x3) after I had a severe episode of GAD. I’d tried ssris in the past but they have terrible start up effects on me and don’t help in the end.
They really have saved me because I was having terrible thoughts and not wanting to go on and after only a day I was feeling calm. Not cured but not a crying shaking mess who couldn’t be left alone.
Anyway after about 4 days of feeling good, I started to feel not as good. Not as bad, but not as good and it’s just sort of settled on that. I’m now seeing a therapist which is helping but I want to be at a point where I’m not getting constant anxiety and having the odd panic attack. I’m seeing my gp next week and thinking of trying 300 but will I just have the same experience of a few great days or has anyone had a similar experience and had success on a higher dose?
No horror stories about how much you hate this drug please. I’ve read and I’m aware but I’m also desperate and running out of options.
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No horror stories from me.
I eventually overtime progressed to 450ml of pregab taken 225 in the morning 225ml evening for Gad that was mixed in with bipolar.As i recall with each increase of the dose the euphoric feeling would last 7ish days but was such a relief that i would chase that feeling by asking for an increase in dose .As with all mind altering drugs you have to way up if you wish to live out your life as the drug moulds you .Or find an alternative route that wont be a quick fix but will have more longevity.. (you will eventually be unable to go any further with doses).I lasted 4yrs on pregabalin and it took 10months and alot of planning and heartache to get to where i am now pregabo free.
My life isnt easy nor would yours be without it by the sounds of it but stopping it has allowed me to have Choices again which is very empowering.
None of what i have written may strike a cord with you at the moment as only you know were you want to be.But be assured there are better ways of dealing with yourself than losing yourself.
Well done for reaching out for answers thats a positive .
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It’s just a difficult time at the moment with stuff going on at home and I need something to help me cope.
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I get where your coming from now its infuriating i know.It seems like me your searching for that relief before you attempt to engage with the outside world .
I personally exhausted every legal and illegal drug over alot of years in the vain attempt to achieve some sort of calm within .Diazepam and alcohol got me out there but same problem you become immune and addicted quick .Ave not touched alcohol for 6 years and nothing else in my system .Ave researched extensively other ways of dealing with myself .I concluded i can only try an get the best out myself when am physically healthy.I broke down every minute of everyday to this
end.I did 2months detoxing my system with the right blended foods.Then moved on to feed my brain the right chemicals.Then got a rowing machine and started cycling .I gave myself a year.Its a bit obsessive but ave found been focused totally on this and having a little as possible to do with other people has reaped enormous benifits .Am now doing 40miles per day and lost nearly 4stone.I dont let anything or anybody detract me from this routine which is really hard.But ave exhausted every other avenue.All this said i live with constant fear that the dark cloud may descend anytime but am ready for it now and know the thoughts am having are my own .
Break your day down as small as you need to keep some form of rational .
Therapy for me did not work as the gaps between sessions left me deflated .I read a book called LOST CONNECTIONS which put a few questions to bed. Anyway i hope this dosnt all sound too self absorbed its just my way yours way will filter through eventually try to be ready physically .