I feel like I’m going insane

[Jmerrick22]

So I’ve been really stressed lately and feeling down, and stressed and depressed and anxious. I feel like I’m gonna go crazy. My mind won’t stop thinking. Please someone tell me what helps you ?? I just started buspar

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[kjm3719]

i feel the same way. I just started taking buspar a little over a week ago. It's not working fast enough. I know it takes time. But my dr started me on 5mg two times a day and when I asked him to up it, he said I could wait to talk to him about it when i see him again nov 21...i think i'm gonna go crazy before then...ugh.

I'm sorry you feel the way you do. How much buspar do you take?

[Jmerrick22 in reply to kjm3719]

10 mg 2 x a day .

[Jmerrick22 in reply to kjm3719]

I think the whole thing is try not to concentrate on your symptoms. I know it’s hard believe me I’m like preaching to the choir here lol. But I notice if I go out with friends and I do stuff I’m not so bad. I just have this weird feeling inside like I’m kinda dead or non existent. I know it’ll go away and I keep trying to remind myself of that.

[Sadfacee]

I have been taking Buspar for a week now and I feel better already. The full effects haven't even kicked in yet and its already helping. Hang in there, the medicine really works. It could take up to a month but it starts to take the edge off after a week. I have severe panic disorder and I was going bat shit crazy for 2 months before I got help. I'm about to start (CBT) therapy next week. I've heard nothing but good comments about cognitive behavioral therapy

(CBT) you should look into it.

[Sadfacee in reply to Sadfacee]

Oh BTW, I'm taking 15 mg twice a day

[Jmerrick22 in reply to Sadfacee]

I’ve done therapy before and then my work and school got in the way. So I had to stop. But I’m learning that it makes more sense to concentrate on myself and my needs before others now.

[Jmerrick22 in reply to Jmerrick22]

I’m gonna get back into therapy too. Does anyone else ever feel depressed when their anxiety’s up?

[cortisolqueen]

Hey just so you know. Feeling like you are going insane is one of the most common symptoms of anxiety and panic. I've been struggling with this for 3 years. You are NOT going insane. I promise. It is anxiety. I will pray for you.